Jul 10 Watch 6:30 What do senators need to consider in Kavanaugh's confirmation? How would Judge Brett Kavanaugh change the Supreme Court if confirmed, and what does the Senate need to consider in their confirmation hearings? Judy Woodruff gets reaction from Travis Lenkner, an attorney who clerked for both Justice Kennedy and the… Continue watching
Jul 10 These states could ban abortion if the Supreme Court upends Roe v. Wade By Julie Rovner, KFF Health News Reversing the landmark case would not automatically make abortion illegal across the country, but it would return the decision about abortion legality to the states. Continue reading
Jul 09 Watch 4:41 Congress ready for battle on Trump's second high court pick President Trump will announce his Supreme Court nominee during a primetime address on Monday evening. And already, the political storms are brewing as Washington braces for a contentious confirmation battle. Judy Woodruff previews the announcement from both sides of the… Continue watching
Jul 09 Watch 10:00 How the next justice could reshape the Supreme Court President Trump has a second opportunity to leave a lasting mark on the high court. Judy Woodruff gets context and analysis on the possible nominees from Marcia Coyle of The National Law Journal, former Acting Solicitor General Neal Katyal and… Continue watching
Jul 06 Watch 2:28 Conservatives line up behind possible Trump Supreme Court finalists President Trump's pick to replace long-time swing vote Justice Anthony Kennedy could end up shifting the Supreme Court's ideological tilt for years to come. The starting point was a shortlist with the names of 25 potential nominees, but most news… Continue watching
Jul 03 Watch 5:26 News Wrap: Thai rescue teams deliver food, scuba lessons to boys trapped in cave In our news wrap Tuesday, 12 boys and their soccer coach remain stuck in a flooded cave in Northern Thailand after being found on Monday, and it's not clear when they'll get out. Also, President Trump interviewed three more candidates… Continue watching
Jul 02 Watch 4:46 News Wrap: Trump interviews Supreme Court candidates In our news wrap Monday, President Trump's search for a U.S. Supreme Court nominee is gaining momentum. Meanwhile, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer urged Democrats to reject any nominee who would oppose abortion rights and expanded health care coverage. Also,… Continue watching
Jun 28 Watch 3:21 Democrats warn rights are 'on the line' in coming Supreme Court fight A day after Justice Anthony Kennedy announced his retirement, Democratic senators warned that the stakes could not be higher in the fight to replace him, and called for any nomination to wait until after the midterm elections. President Trump promised… Continue watching
Jun 28 Watch 8:21 Why Justice Kennedy's final Supreme Court term is consequential The Supreme Court wrapped up its term with a bang. Justices handed down blockbuster rulings on the president’s travel ban, racial gerrymandering, public employee unions and abortions -- each decided along ideological lines. Judy Woodruff gets analysis from Marcia Coyle… Continue watching
Jun 28 Watch 6:48 Gillibrand: 'America's women need to speak out and stand up' on Trump Supreme Court nominee Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand says women's basic reproductive freedoms are at risk as President Trump prepares to name a new justice. Judy Woodruff talks with the New York Democrat about the brewing political battle, why she says Senate Leader Mitch McConnell… Continue watching