Tag: Supreme Court

The idea that the First Amendment is about intolerance helps explain Democrats' recent efforts to weaken it. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Beltway Confidential

Judge Neil Gorsuch’s notable stand for religious liberty

Timothy P. Carney · January 25, 2017 7:50 pm

Sen. John Thune, R-S.D., accompanied by Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, R-Wash., speaks with members of the media during a news conference at the Republican congressional retreat in Philadelphia, Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2017. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

Senate GOP: We’ll fill Supreme Court seat with or without Democrats

Susan Ferrechio · January 25, 2017 6:38 pm

"[Judge Neil] Gorsuch, I think, is a good guy," said Murkowski about one of Trump's leading SCOTUS candidates. (AP Photo/Mark Thiessen)

National Security

Alaska senator praises one Supreme Court contender, but not the other

Joel Gehrke · January 25, 2017 4:28 pm

President Trump will announce his pick for the open seat on the Supreme Court on Feb. 2. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais, File)

Trump to make Supreme Court pick on Groundhog Day

Kyle Feldscher · January 25, 2017 12:48 pm

Get to know Supreme Court short lister Neil Gorsuch

Ryan Lovelace · January 25, 2017 12:01 am

Republican Sen. Chuck Grassley was challenged to a push-up contest by a high school student late last week. The 83-year-old lawmaker won. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)

Grassley pleased with Trump’s progress on Supreme Court vacancy

Ryan Lovelace · January 24, 2017 11:18 pm

Trump's Supreme Court pick will need to gain at least eight Democrats' approval for Senate confirmation. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)

Senate Judiciary Chairman Chuck Grassley: Trump still weighing his Supreme Court choice

Ryan Lovelace, Gabby Morrongiello · January 24, 2017 10:22 pm

One appeals court rules police need to establish evidence of danger to frisk someone, another says they don't. (AP Photos/M. Spencer Green)

Fourth Circuit gun ruling sets up potential Supreme Court battle

Ryan Lovelace · January 24, 2017 8:02 pm

Sean Spicer indicates "mainstream" Supreme Court pick Schumer demands will be a conservative. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

White House suggests it won’t appease Democrats on Court nominee

Gabby Morrongiello · January 24, 2017 7:50 pm

"Sometime next week I'll be making my decision," Trump told reporters in the Oval Office. "We will pick a truly great Supreme Court justice." (AP Photo/ Evan Vucci)

Trump: I’ll pick Supreme Court justice next week

Ryan Lovelace · January 24, 2017 4:43 pm

Turmp is expected to make a decision soon on who should replace the late Antonin Scalia on the Supreme Court.

Top lawmakers and Trump will huddle on Supreme Court nominee Tuesday

Susan Ferrechio · January 24, 2017 3:54 pm

President Obama said, "The people of the United Kingdom have spoken, and we respect their decision." (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Obama’s Supreme Court win rate is the worst since Zachary Taylor, study says

Ryan Lovelace · January 24, 2017 3:44 pm