Tag: Supreme Court

Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer on Thursday suggested the recent vacancy left by Justice Antonin Scalia's death will have a minimal impact on the court's decision-making ability. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta, File)

Breyer: Vacancy ‘will not change’ Supreme Court

Gabby Morrongiello · February 26, 2016 1:04 am

Mitch McConnell has said any Supreme Court nominee proposed by President Obama, who is in the last year of his final term, should not be confirmed. (AP Photo)

McConnell, Grassley say Obama meeting won’t change their minds

Curt Mills · February 25, 2016 10:22 pm

"I don't really want to serve on the Supreme Court, either," Josh Earnest joked. "It seems like a really important job ... Sketch me off the short list." (AP Photo)

WH on Sandoval’s exit: ‘I don’t think anybody is disappointed’

Curt Mills · February 25, 2016 8:03 pm

Senate Minority Whip John Cornyn, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid were a part of a Senate debate C-SPAN labeled as a "tribute" to the late Justice Antonin Scalia. (AP Photo/Larry Downing, Pool)

Senate ‘tribute’ to Scalia devolves into partisan bickering

Pete Kasperowicz · February 25, 2016 7:41 pm

Sandoval's is the only name that has been floated so far. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen, File)

Sandoval withdraws name from Supreme Court consideration

Kelly Cohen · February 25, 2016 6:49 pm

"Do you think I spend my days wondering about how Chuck Grassley will go down in history?" the Iowa Republican told reporters Wednesday. (AP Photo)

Grassley: ‘I don’t care if I ever go down in history’

Kelly Cohen · February 24, 2016 8:29 pm

"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

SCOTUS, lies, and videotape

Washington Examiner · February 24, 2016 5:01 am