Tag: Supreme Court

"I don't think were going to lose one single ton of greenhouse gas reductions," EPA head Gina McCarthy said. (AP Photo/Lauren Victoria Burke)

Energy and Environment

EPA defiant despite court’s decision on climate rule

John Siciliano · February 24, 2016 7:17 pm

Josh Earnest's comments seemed to ring true in the wake of a press report that President Obama was considering Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval, a Republican, to replace Antonin Scalia. (AP Photo)

White House promises non-political process to replace Scalia

Curt Mills · February 24, 2016 7:11 pm

The White House is reportedly vetting Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval for the Supreme Court seat that is now vacant after the death of Justice Antonin Scalia. (AP Photo/David Becker)

Report: White House considering GOP governor to replace Scalia

Kelly Cohen · February 24, 2016 6:45 pm

Obama also insisted Republicans do not seem fully committed to their decision to not hold hearings. "They're pretty sheepish about it," he said. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Obama predicts GOP will cave on high court pick

Susan Crabtree · February 24, 2016 6:11 pm

"He or she will have an independent mind, rigorous intellect, impeccable credentials, and a record of excellence and integrity," Obama wrote. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster, File)

Obama on next Supreme Court justice: ‘It’s a duty I take seriously’

Kelly Cohen · February 24, 2016 3:11 pm

SCOTUS, lies, and videotape

Washington Examiner · February 24, 2016 5:01 am

McConnell emphasized to conservatives that he won't allow Obama to name Scalia's replacement. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

McConnell uses Supreme Court fight to shore up right flank

Joel Gehrke · February 24, 2016 3:59 am

Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia suffered from a number of health problems, according to a report. (AP Photo/Kevin Wolf)

Doctor: Scalia was in poor health

Anna Giaritelli · February 23, 2016 10:50 pm

"And every time that nominee comes to the Capitol I'm going to watch just to see if Sen. McConnell and Republicans run for cover for fear they are going to get photographs taken with the nominee that they rejected without even meeting," Dick Durbin promised. (AP Photo)

Senate Dems ready to rumble over Supreme Court snub

Susan Ferrechio · February 23, 2016 9:15 pm

‘No Hearing, No Votes Until the Next President’

Michael Warren · February 23, 2016 8:32 pm

The GOP has pounced on Biden's comments in 1992, when as a senator he argued against presidents making or senators considering Supreme Court nominees until "after the political campaign season is over." (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

White House to GOP: Do as Biden did, not as he said

Nicole Duran · February 23, 2016 8:16 pm

McConnell: Senate will ‘withhold’ consent of Obama’s Supreme Court nominee

Susan Ferrechio · February 23, 2016 3:42 pm