Apr 07 Watch 5:21 News Wrap: Neil Gorsuch confirmed at end of Senate's Supreme Court fight By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Friday, the battle over Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch ended as President Trump’s pick was confirmed to fill the seat of the late Justice Antonin Scalia. Also, an attack in Sweden left at least four people… Continue watching
Apr 07 Neil Gorsuch could be the decisive vote in these Supreme Court cases By Mark Sherman, Associated Press Cases the court could soon decide to hear involve gun rights, voting rights and a Colorado baker's refusal to design a cake for a same-sex couple's wedding. Continue reading
Apr 07 5 things we learned from the fight over Neil Gorsuch's Supreme Court confirmation By Daniel Bush, Lisa Desjardins The Senate confirmed Neil Gorsuch on a largely party-line 54-45 vote. Here are five ways his confirmation affects Congress and the Court. Continue reading
Apr 07 WATCH: Congress confirms Neil Gorsuch to Supreme Court By News Desk and Erica Werner, Associated Press After a historic Senate showdown, Neil Gorsuch will be sworn into the Supreme Court in two separate ceremonies Monday. Continue reading
Apr 06 Watch 6:03 Murray: 'Nuclear' option on Gorsuch is Republicans' choice By PBS News Hour Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., sits down with Judy Woodruff to discuss why she opposes Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch and blames Republicans for using the “nuclear” option to end the filibuster for high court confirmations, plus Rep. Devin Nunes’ stepping… Continue watching
Apr 06 Senate GOP invokes the 'nuclear option,' clearing the way for Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch By Erica Werner, Associated Press Lawmakers of both parties bemoaned the long-term implications for the Senate, the court and the country. Continue reading
Apr 06 A blow-by-blow guide to the (incredibly) complicated Senate votes on Neil Gorsuch By Lisa Desjardins Rule changes, motions and other maneuverings are complicated. But they’re also important and worth understanding -- especially when they determine the outcome on things like a Supreme Court nomination. Continue reading
Apr 05 Watch 10:16 Senate debates Gorsuch, heading into possible nuclear face-off By PBS News Hour The U.S. Senate spent all night and all day debating Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch and the so-called "nuclear option," which would change long-standing rules so that confirmation requires only a majority vote. Matt Schlapp of the American Conservative Union… Continue watching
Apr 05 After all-night Democrat talk-a-thon, McConnell vows to change Senate rules for Neil Gorsuch's confirmation By Erica Werner, Associated Press Sen. Mitch McConnell said he had the votes necessary to change Senate rules and thwart the Democratic filibuster in a showdown. Continue reading
Apr 03 How Senate Dems have said they will vote on court pick By Associated Press Senate Democrats have enough votes to block Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch with a filibuster, setting up a showdown with Republicans who plan to change Senate rules to confirm President Donald Trump's pick. Continue reading