Feb 20 Watch Justice Antonin Scalia's funeral Mass By Sam Hananel, Jessica Gresko, Associated Press One of Scalia's nine children, the Rev. Paul Scalia, was to lead the Mass on Saturday at the nation's largest Roman Catholic church, the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. It can hold at least 3,500 people. Continue reading
Feb 19 Watch 6:44 News Wrap: Thousands gather at Supreme Court to pay respects to Antonin Scalia By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Friday, President Obama and thousands of others gathered at the Supreme Court to pay their somber respects to the late Justice Antonin Scalia. Also, a Kurdish separatist group claimed responsibility for Wednesday’s bombing in the Turkish… Continue watching
Feb 19 High court vacancy creates muddle for future of reproductive rights By Julie Rovner, KFF Health News The sudden death of Associate Justice Antonin Scalia has complicated the fate of many major cases before the Supreme Court this term. But few issues face as much turmoil going forward as women’s reproductive rights. Continue reading
Feb 19 At Supreme Court, voters weigh in on replacing Scalia By Daniel Bush Republican leaders have spent the last week arguing that Justice Antonin Scalia’s Supreme Court seat should be filled after the American people elect a new president. On Friday, voters had a chance to weigh in as the court opened its… Continue reading
Feb 19 Thousands pay respects to late Justice Scalia By Mark Sherman, Sam Hananel, Associated Press WASHINGTON -- Bidding farewell to their longtime colleague, the eight remaining Supreme Court justices joined family members, former law clerks and members of the public Friday in paying their respects to Antonin Scalia in a tradition-laden, solemn day at the… Continue reading
Feb 18 Biden: Obama seeking court nominee who enjoys GOP support By Josh Lederman, Associated Press President Barack Obama is looking for a Supreme Court nominee with past Republican support, Vice President Joe Biden said, offering some of the first indications of the White House criteria in trying to replace the late Justice Antonin Scalia. Continue reading
Feb 17 Watch 10:03 What's going to happen when Obama nominates a new justice? Top senators weigh in By PBS News Hour Justice Antonin Scalia’s death has unleashed a contentious political battle over the future of the Supreme Court. While President Obama has made clear he will nominate a candidate, most Senate Republicans say he shouldn't. Judy Woodruff talks to the two… Continue watching
Feb 17 Supreme Court may face extended period with 8 justices By Mark Sherman, Associated Press The Supreme Court has managed to function effectively at less than its full nine-member strength for two extended periods in the past 50 years. The question now is whether the death of Justice Antonin Scalia in the middle of the… Continue reading
Feb 17 Obama chides senators to 'do their job,' vote on court pick By Darlene Superville and Josh Lederman, Associated Press WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama is challenging Republicans to live up to their avowed adherence to the Constitution and agree to vote on his nominee to replace the late Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia. A key Republican is leaving the… Continue reading
Feb 16 Watch 6:34 News Wrap: Obama vows to nominate 'indisputably' qualified Scalia successor By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Tuesday, President Obama vowed to nominate a Supreme Court justice to succeed the late Antonin Scalia, despite calls from Senate Republicans to leave the appointment to his successor. Also, a winter storm whipped up trouble overnight. Continue watching