Amy Coney Barrett: Supreme Court nominee vows no personal agenda on 2nd day of hearings
Senate Judiciary Committee members began questioning Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett on the second day of confirmation hearings.
Senate Judiciary Committee members began questioning Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett on the second day of confirmation hearings.
Supreme Court halts census count after Trump administration filing
The U.S. Supreme Court has stopped the once-a-decade head count of every U.S. resident from continuing through the end of October.
The U.S. Supreme Court has stopped the once-a-decade head count of every U.S. resident from continuing through the end of October.
Mitch McConnell slates October revote on GOP COVID-19 relief plan
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says that he’s scheduling a procedural vote on a GOP COVID-19 relief bill for next week.
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says that he’s scheduling a procedural vote on a GOP COVID-19 relief bill for next week.
‘The world is watching America with abject horror’: Mitt Romney slams US political climate
Former 2012 Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney tweeted a strong statement condemning the political climate and divide within the U.S., calling American politics “so divided, so angry, so mean, so violent.”
Former 2012 Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney tweeted a strong statement condemning the political climate and divide within the U.S., calling American politics “so divided, so angry, so mean, so violent.”
Biden on packing the Supreme Court: 'I'm not a fan'
Joe Biden says he is “not a fan” of the idea of adding seats to the Supreme Court.
Joe Biden says he is “not a fan” of the idea of adding seats to the Supreme Court.
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.
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.
Candidates can't declare election night victory on Twitter 'no matter who you are'
“Regardless of who you are, you cannot use Twitter to declare victory if the race has not been called and if you do, we’re going to put a warning that covers the entire tweet," Brandon Borman said.
“Regardless of who you are, you cannot use Twitter to declare victory if the race has not been called and if you do, we’re going to put a warning that covers the entire tweet," Brandon Borman said.
Michelle Obama teams with LeBron James to help boost early voting
A voter initiative led by Michelle Obama is partnering with a similar group founded by NBA star LeBron James and other prominent Black athletes and entertainers to generate excitement about voting early for the Nov. 3 election.
A voter initiative led by Michelle Obama is partnering with a similar group founded by NBA star LeBron James and other prominent Black athletes and entertainers to generate excitement about voting early for the Nov. 3 election.
Wife of Pennsylvania's lieutenant governor targeted by racial slur at store
Gisele Fetterman, whose husband is Democratic Lt. Gov. John Fetterman, said the woman appeared to recognize her and began harassing her.
Gisele Fetterman, whose husband is Democratic Lt. Gov. John Fetterman, said the woman appeared to recognize her and began harassing her.
Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett vows to interpret laws 'as they are written'
Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett declared Monday that Americans “deserve an independent Supreme Court that interprets our Constitution and laws as they are written," encapsulating her conservative approach to the law that has Republicans excited about the prospect of her taking the place of the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg before Election Day.
Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett declared Monday that Americans “deserve an independent Supreme Court that interprets our Constitution and laws as they are written," encapsulating her conservative approach to the law that has Republicans excited about the prospect of her taking the place of the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg before Election Day.
Amy Coney Barrett: Confirmation hearings begin for Trump’s Supreme Court nominee
Opening statements by the Senate Judiciary Committee were underway Monday for Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett’s confirmation hearings.
Opening statements by the Senate Judiciary Committee were underway Monday for Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett’s confirmation hearings.
Longtime friends with different political views spread message of unity during contentious election season
Two longtime friends in Georgia are proving that people on either side of the political aisle can still get along during a heated election season.
Two longtime friends in Georgia are proving that people on either side of the political aisle can still get along during a heated election season.
Sen. Mike Lee, recent COVID-19 patient, delivers SCOTUS hearing statement without mask
Sen. Mike Lee, a Utah Republican, was among the government officials, including President Donald Trump, who recently battled coronavirus infection.
Sen. Mike Lee, a Utah Republican, was among the government officials, including President Donald Trump, who recently battled coronavirus infection.
Where does Amy Coney Barrett stand on key issues
Amy Coney Barrett is set to begin Senate hearings Monday after being nominated for the seat vacated by the death of late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
Amy Coney Barrett is set to begin Senate hearings Monday after being nominated for the seat vacated by the death of late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
Senators weigh COVID-19 risk for Barrett Supreme Court hearing
Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett vows to be a justice “fearless of criticism" as the Senate charges ahead with confirmation hearings on President Donald Trump’s pick just weeks before Election Day and as the country struggles to contain the coronavirus.
Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett vows to be a justice “fearless of criticism" as the Senate charges ahead with confirmation hearings on President Donald Trump’s pick just weeks before Election Day and as the country struggles to contain the coronavirus.
Seniors for Biden increase, citing Trump's handling of COVID-19 pandemic
Aides say President Donald Trump's campaign has seen an alarming drop in support among older adults in its internal research.
Aides say President Donald Trump's campaign has seen an alarming drop in support among older adults in its internal research.
Biden hits Trump on economic fallout amid COVID-19 pandemic in critical Pennsylvania county
Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden is blistering President Donald Trump as only pretending to care about the working-class voters who helped flip the Rust Belt to the Republican column four years ago.
Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden is blistering President Donald Trump as only pretending to care about the working-class voters who helped flip the Rust Belt to the Republican column four years ago.
Prominent GOP fundraiser charged in covert lobbying effort
Elliott Broidy, a fundraiser for President Donald Trump and the Republican Party, has been charged in an illicit lobbying campaign aimed at getting the Trump administration to drop an investigation into the multibillion-dollar looting of a Malaysian state investment fund.
Elliott Broidy, a fundraiser for President Donald Trump and the Republican Party, has been charged in an illicit lobbying campaign aimed at getting the Trump administration to drop an investigation into the multibillion-dollar looting of a Malaysian state investment fund.
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.
If confirmed, the 48-year-old appeals court judge would fill the seat of liberal Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who died last month.
'One step forward, two steps back': Pelosi dismisses latest White House COVID-19 aid offer
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is dismissing the latest White House offer in COVID-19 aid talks as “one step forward, two steps back.”
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is dismissing the latest White House offer in COVID-19 aid talks as “one step forward, two steps back.”