Judicial Branch

There are few better examples of the power of the progressive base in the Democratic Party than Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer's decision to back a filibuster on the Supreme Court nomination of Judge Neil Gorsuch. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Beltway Confidential

Schumer’s filibuster of Neil Gorsuch is ill-advised for the Democratic Party

Peter Wallison -

March 30, 2017 11:00 pm

The Senate Judiciary Committee has scheduled a vote on Gorsuch's Supreme Court nomination on Monday, and the full Senate is expected to vote on the nomination on Friday, April 7. (Graeme Jennings/Examiner)

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Conservative groups from red states with Democratic senators urge Gorsuch’s confirmation

Ryan Lovelace -

March 30, 2017 2:02 pm

Conservatives have been burned in the past by SCOTUS nominees, so it is understandable that they would be cautious. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Beltway Confidential

Pro-lifers and conservatives shouldn’t worry about Gorsuch on the Supreme Court

Kristan Hawkins -

March 23, 2017 5:18 pm

Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., listens to testimony from Supreme Court Justice nominee Neil Gorsuch as he testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington during his confirmation hearing. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Beltway Confidential

Democrats grow frustrated with Gorsuch’s skillful testimony in Supreme Court nomination hearings

Emily Jashinsky -

March 22, 2017 4:57 pm

Here are a few ideas as to how Gorsuch is making it hard for Senate Democrats to filibuster or vote no. (Graeme Jennings/Washington Examiner)

Beltway Confidential

Gorsuch’s communications strategy is making it hard for Democrats to vote against him for the Supreme Court

Beverly Hallberg -

March 21, 2017 8:44 pm

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Judges warn lawmakers against splitting 9th Circuit

Kelly Cohen -

March 16, 2017 5:22 pm

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Warren goes on tweetstorm over Trump firing of Preet Bharara

Caitlin Yilek -

March 12, 2017 7:28 pm

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Cummings proposes connection between Bharara firing and Trump investigations

Anna Giaritelli -

March 12, 2017 5:50 pm

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Gowdy: ‘Nobody’s approached me’ about federal court appointment

Anna Giaritelli -

March 9, 2017 1:46 am

Alabama is the only state in the country that allows its judges to override juries on death penalty and life sentences, though the order is more often used in favor of capital punishment.

Crime

Alabama looks to end its last-in-the-US death penalty policy

Anna Giaritelli -

March 6, 2017 5:01 am

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Tag: Judicial Branch

Schumer’s filibuster of Neil Gorsuch is ill-advised for the Democratic Party

Conservative groups from red states with Democratic senators urge Gorsuch’s confirmation

Pro-lifers and conservatives shouldn’t worry about Gorsuch on the Supreme Court

Democrats grow frustrated with Gorsuch’s skillful testimony in Supreme Court nomination hearings

Gorsuch’s communications strategy is making it hard for Democrats to vote against him for the Supreme Court

Judges warn lawmakers against splitting 9th Circuit

Warren goes on tweetstorm over Trump firing of Preet Bharara

Cummings proposes connection between Bharara firing and Trump investigations

Gowdy: ‘Nobody’s approached me’ about federal court appointment

Alabama looks to end its last-in-the-US death penalty policy

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