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Supreme Court showdown looms with far-reaching consequences

By Erica Werner and Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press

The Senate is headed for a tense showdown over President Donald Trump's Supreme Court nominee that could have far-reaching consequences for Congress, the high court and the nation.

Conservative group launches ad blitz pressuring Senate Dems to back Neil Gorsuch

By Daniel Bush, Geoffrey Lou Guray

An outside political group backing Judge Neil Gorsuch’s Supreme Court nomination is launching an ad campaign pressuring Senate Democrats to support him as the Senate prepares for a final fight over his confirmation next week.

As Schumer urges 'no' to Gorsuch, two Democrats says they'll vote for Trump's court nominee

By Mary Clare Jalonick and Erica Werner, Associated Press

Two Democrats facing tough re-elections in GOP states said they will vote for President Donald Trump's Supreme Court nominee, even as the Senate Democratic leader strongly warned Republicans against changing Senate rules to confirm Judge Neil Gorsuch.

McCaskill 'torn' over Gorsuch vote, warns Dem donors of political risk in filibuster

By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press

Missouri Sen. Claire McCaskill, who says she is torn over how to vote, highlighted the dilemma for Democratic senators running next year in states that Trump won.

Supreme Court orders new look at 'swipe fees' law

By Associated Press

The Supreme Court is ordering a lower court to take a new look at a New York law that prohibits businesses from imposing fees on credit-card purchases.

Is this Supreme Court ruling a game changer for special education?

By PBS News Hour

The Supreme Court recently ruled unanimously in favor of providing more educational opportunities for students with disabilities, a move that could set the bar higher for more than six million students. Lisa Stark of Education Week joins John Yang to…

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In Supreme Court deportation case, justices weigh immigrants' legal rights

By Mark Sherman, Associated Press

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court tried to figure out Tuesday whether immigrants should get a second chance in court when bad legal advice leads to a guilty plea and certain deportation. The justices seemed divided during an argument about what…

Supreme Court rules in favor of Texas death row inmate who argued intellectual disability

By Associated Press

"Texas cannot satisfactorily explain why it applies current medical standards for diagnosing intellectual disability," Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg wrote.

Explainer: What is the 'nuclear option'? And how will it affect Neil Gorsuch's nomination?

By Associated Press

Senate Republicans and Democrats appear to be on collision course over President Donald Trump's nominee to the Supreme Court and whether to changes Senate rules to get him confirmed.

Democrats force Senate panel to delay vote on Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch

By Associated Press

Senate Democrats forced a one-week delay in a committee vote on President Donald Trump's Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch. They will now vote April 3.