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Scotus Archive

Archives for September 2018

Politics
McConnell blasts Senate Democrats for not bringing up the allegations against Brett Kavanaugh earlierMcConnell blasts Senate Democrats for not bringing up the allegations against Brett Kavanaugh earlier
Politics

McConnell criticized Democrats for revealing Kavanaugh accusations in an “irregular manner.”

By Ella Nilsen
Politics
A conservative reveals what’s really going on with denying Kavanuagh accusationsA conservative reveals what’s really going on with denying Kavanuagh accusations
Politics

It’s all about abortion.

By Zack Beauchamp
Politics
Republicans can’t hold Kavanaugh or anyone else accountable — because Trump is presidentRepublicans can’t hold Kavanaugh or anyone else accountable — because Trump is president
Politics

The conservative movement is becoming a no-standards zone.

By Matthew Yglesias
Politics
Susan Collins thinks the Senate needs to hear from Christine Blasey Ford and Brett KavanaughSusan Collins thinks the Senate needs to hear from Christine Blasey Ford and Brett Kavanaugh
Politics

Collins just called on Kavanaugh and Ford to testify in front of the Senate Judiciary Committee.

By Ella Nilsen
Politics
Kellyanne Conway says Kavanaugh’s accuser should be heardKellyanne Conway says Kavanaugh’s accuser should be heard
Politics

Her comments mark a break from the White House’s public statements.

By Li Zhou
Politics
The allegations against Brett Kavanaugh are about the present, not just the pastThe allegations against Brett Kavanaugh are about the present, not just the past
Politics

Kavanaugh’s denial raises a question that must be answered.

By Ezra Klein
Politics
Read: Christine Blasey Ford’s letter detailing sexual assault allegations against Brett KavanaughRead: Christine Blasey Ford’s letter detailing sexual assault allegations against Brett Kavanaugh
Politics

A source has read a redacted version to CNN.

By Li Zhou
Politics
The Supreme Court’s drastic shift to the right, cartoonsplainedThe Supreme Court’s drastic shift to the right, cartoonsplained
Politics

President Trump’s pick to replace Anthony Kennedy will lead to a much more conservative Court.

By Alvin Chang
Politics
5 revealing responses from Kavanaugh’s written answers to senators5 revealing responses from Kavanaugh’s written answers to senators
Politics

For one thing, he says he doesn’t have gambling debts.

By Li Zhou
Politics
Kavanaugh: I ignored a Parkland victim’s father because I thought he was just another protesterKavanaugh: I ignored a Parkland victim’s father because I thought he was just another protester
Politics

He explains the apparent rebuff in recent written answers.

By Li Zhou
Politics
Read: Kavanaugh’s written answers to more than 1,000 Senate questionsRead: Kavanaugh’s written answers to more than 1,000 Senate questions
Politics

He addresses the gambling question — as well as follow-ups on executive power and abortion rights.

By Li Zhou
Politics
How to watch Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh’s confirmation hearingHow to watch Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh’s confirmation hearing
Politics

He’ll testify this week in front of the Senate Judiciary Committee.

By Li Zhou
Politics
The 6 key themes of Kavanaugh’s first day of confirmation hearingsThe 6 key themes of Kavanaugh’s first day of confirmation hearings
Politics

Squabbling over documents, transparency, and the 2016 presidential election dominated day one.

By Li Zhou and Tara Golshan
Politics
Flake and Sasse warn of Trump’s threat to the rule of law, while moving to confirm his Supreme Court pickFlake and Sasse warn of Trump’s threat to the rule of law, while moving to confirm his Supreme Court pick
Politics

It’s the latest iteration of a common Republican phenomenon.

By Li Zhou
Politics
The father of a Parkland shooting victim tried to shake Brett Kavanaugh’s hand. He failed.The father of a Parkland shooting victim tried to shake Brett Kavanaugh’s hand. He failed.
Politics

A photograph of the exchange quickly went viral.

By Jane Coaston