GOP, Dems hope SCOTUS fight bolsters Senate prospects
For some GOP senators, it's also a lifeline they hope will preserve their political careers and their party's control of the chamber in November's elections.
Amy Coney Barrett: George Floyd video was 'very, very personal for my family'
When asked Tuesday about the video of George Floyd’s death, Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett said it is “obvious” racism persists in the U.S., but the issue of how the country should address it is up to policymakers, not judges.
McConnell: Barrett confirmation is senators' 'most important' vote
Confirmation hearings are set to begin Monday for President Donald Trump's Supreme Court nominee giving Republicans one last chance to salvage their Senate majority.
Amy Coney Barrett: 5 things to know about the SCOTUS nominee
If confirmed, the 48-year-old appeals court judge would fill the seat of liberal Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who died last month.
Fauci calls White House coronavirus outbreak a ‘super-spreader event’
The nation’s leading infectious disease expert called the White House event in which Trump announced Judge Amy Coney Barrett as his nominee to the Supreme Court, a “super-spreader event.”
SCOTUS to open new term, Barrett confirmation pending
Barrett's confirmation would cement a 6-3 conservative majority and diminish Chief Justice John Roberts' ability to moderate the court's decisions.
Hope Hicks, President Trump's top aide, tests positive for coronavirus
Hope Hicks, one of President Donald Trump's closest aides, has tested positive for the coronavirus.
Amy Coney Barrett: Trump officially sends Supreme Court nomination to Senate
President Donald Trump officially sent his Supreme Court nominee, Amy Coney Barrett, to the U.S. Senate.
House Democrats unveil new $2.2T proposal for coronavirus aid
The latest Democratic measure would revive a $600-per-week pandemic jobless benefit and send a second round of $1,200 direct payments to most individuals.
‘I am truly humbled by the prospect’: Amy Coney Barrett accepts Supreme Court nomination
Amy Coney Barrett gave remarks and officially accepted the nomination to fill the vacant Supreme Court Justice seat left behind after the death of late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
Ruth Bader Ginsburg's personal trainer does push-ups in front of her casket in tribute
Bryant Johnson, the longtime personal trainer of the late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, did push-ups in front of her casket while paying his final respects.
Senate GOP report on Joe Biden's son alleges conflict of interest
Two Republican-led Senate committees issued a politically charged report on Wednesday alleging that the work Joe Biden’s son did in Ukraine constituted a conflict of interest for the Obama administration at a time when Biden was engaged in Ukraine policy as vice president.
National Zoo’s giant panda cub marks one month since birth with 1st veterinary exam
They grow up so fast! The National Zoo's newest panda cub is already over a month old!
Trump says Supreme Court pick will 'most likely' be a woman, announcement could come 'next week'
President Trump said his nominee to replace the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg would likely be a woman.
RBG: Photos of Ruth Bader Ginsburg through the years
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, a diminutive yet towering women’s rights champion who became the court’s second female justice, has died at her home in Washington. She was 87.
Hundreds gather outside of Supreme Court to mark passing of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg
A massive crowd gathered outside of the U.S. Supreme Court building in Washington, D.C. on Friday night following the passing of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
Read Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s final dissenting opinion
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg will forever be remembered as a champion for women’s rights. Her last dissenting opinion, written on July 8, reflects her lifelong commitment to that ideal.
Lawmakers introduce Senate bill that would make attacks on police officers a federal crime
Several US senators have introduced legislation that would make it a federal crime to target police officers.
Feds considered using 'heat ray' on DC protesters: reports
A military whistleblower says federal officials sought some unusual crowd control devices — including one that’s been called a “heat ray” — to deal with protesters outside the White House on the June day that law enforcement forcibly cleared Lafayette Square in D.C.
US House to investigate DeJoy possible campaign law violations
It’s not illegal to encourage employees to contribute to candidates, but it is illegal to reimburse them as a way of avoiding federal campaign contribution limits.