Tag: Merrick Garland

"The Senate's power to withhold consent is as much a part of the Constitution as the president's power to nominate," Sen. Chuck Grassley wrote in an op-ed published Monday. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)

Grassley defends ‘entirely American’ block on Supreme Court pick

Joel Gehrke · April 11, 2016 10:17 pm

Despite some recent wavering within their ranks, it appears nearly a certainty that they will keep Merrick B. Garland off the bench this year. (Graeme Jennings/Examiner)

GOP holds firm on Supreme Court nomination

Susan Ferrechio · April 11, 2016 4:01 am

President Obama said Sunday that Senate GOP's refusal to consider his nomination of Merrick Garland to the Supreme Court could set a precedent for Democrats to refuse to consider a Republican court nominee.

Obama: GOP setting stage for Dems to block Supreme Court nominee for four years

Dan Friedman · April 10, 2016 2:04 pm

President Obama warned that failing to at least give nominee Merrick Garland a hearing in the Senate would be a sign that partisan politics is already intruding into the judicial system. (AP Photo)

Obama: ‘Inconceivable’ that Dems will work with GOP on Supreme Court

Susan Crabtree · April 7, 2016 8:46 pm

"Thank you for your fair and responsible treatment of Merrick Garland," Obama wrote to Sen. Mark Kirk. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

GOP senator touts Obama thank you note

Joel Gehrke · April 7, 2016 4:17 pm

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said he won't take up the nomination because he wants the next president to choose someone to replace Antonin Scalia. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

McConnell: Obama’s Chicago speech will be ‘fairy tale’

Susan Ferrechio · April 7, 2016 3:38 pm

Mark Kirk, of Illinois, who is in a tough re-election battle, outlined the topics he discussed with federal judge Merrick Garland when the two met last week. (AP Photo)

Kirk memo calls on GOP to meet with Garland

Susan Ferrechio · April 6, 2016 7:06 pm

"He has been attacked without cause by the chairman of the Judiciary Committee," Reid said Roberts. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Reid: Grassley’s Supreme Court attack a ‘new low’

Curt Mills · April 6, 2016 5:16 pm

Pompeo criticized Moran after Moran suggested the Senate should hold a hearing and a vote on Merrick Garland. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Senate GOP campaign head warns off Pompeo challenge

Susan Ferrechio · April 6, 2016 5:11 pm

"During our meeting, I conveyed to Judge Garland my position, which is that the next president should fill the vacancy," John Boozman said. (AP Photo)

GOP senator not swayed after Garland meeting

Susan Ferrechio · April 5, 2016 8:09 pm

"I think it's safe to say there will not be hearings or votes," McConnell said. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

McConnell not budging on Garland nomination

Susan Ferrechio · April 5, 2016 7:27 pm

Collins has been one of the most outspoken GOP critics of Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell's decision. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

Senator implies Grassley could flip on SCOTUS

Joel Gehrke · April 5, 2016 6:47 pm