Supreme Court

As the high-stakes battle over the confirmation of Judge Samuel Alito gears up, two senators discuss the nominee.

Continue watching

President Bush nominated federal appeals Judge Samuel Alito Jr. to the U.S. Supreme Court on Monday after Harriet Miers withdrew her nomination last Thursday.

Continue watching

President Bush nominated U.S. Court of Appeals Judge Samuel Alito to the U.S. Supreme Court Monday. Two legal scholars discuss the nomination.

Continue watching

Harriet Miers suddenly withdrew her nomination as a Supreme Court justice Thursday in light of mounting criticism about her qualifications and reluctance in the White House to release papers related to her tenure as its counsel.

Continue reading

Syndicated columnist Mark Shields, New York Times columnist David Brooks and Chicago Tribune legal correspondent Jan Crawford discuss the ramifications of and reasons behind the Harriet Miers withdrawal.

Continue watching

A report on the events leading up to Harriet Miers' decision to withdraw her nomination to the U.S. Supreme Court.

Continue watching

Harriet Miers withdrew her nomination as a Supreme Court nominee amid criticism from conservatives. Two senators on the Judiciary Committee discuss her decision and the next step for the White House.

Continue watching

Following a background report, Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Arlen Specter and ranking Democrat Patrick Leahy discuss the state of the Harriet Miers Supreme Court nomination.

Continue watching

Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer discusses his recent book "Active Liberty: Interpreting Our Democratic Constitution," his judicial philosophy and changes in the court since Chief Justice John Roberts' arrival.

Continue watching

A report on the status of the Harriet Miers nomination. Senate Judiciary Committee members say they want more information on the Supreme Court nominee.

Continue watching