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October 6, 2020

McConnell vows Senate will 'continue to operate' on Barrett confirmation despite COVID outbreak

Democrats' calls to delay the confirmation hearing for Supreme Court nominee Judge Amy Coney Barrett until hearings can be held in person is "just another effort to try to delay the process," Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell told “The Story" Tuesday.

October 6, 2020

Biden vows to protect Roe vs. Wade if he wins

Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden promised that he would pass legislation to make Roe v. Wade "the law of the land" and protect it from being overturned by a Supreme Court that could soon be filled with a majority of conservative justices. 

October 6, 2020

150 liberal groups tell senators to oppose Barrett as outside groups ramp up for confirmation fight

As outside groups are ramping up their efforts in the intensifying fight over the confirmation of Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett, 150 liberal groups signed a letter Tuesday asking senators to oppose the nominee.

October 6, 2020

Ron Johnson says he'd wear 'moon suit' to vote for Barrett if necessary

Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wis., says he will wear a "moon suit" if it means he can appear for an in-person vote to confirm Supreme Court nominee Judge Amy Coney Barrett despite testing positive for the coronavirus days prior. 

October 6, 2020

Coronavirus-positive Judiciary Republican Tillis says he will participate in Barrett hearings remotely, vote in person

Sen. Thom Tillis, a Republican on the Senate Judiciary Committee, said Tuesday that he expects to participate in the confirmation hearings for Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett remotely, but believes he will be cleared to return to the Capitol in person to vote on moving her nomination out of committee.

October 6, 2020

Pennsylvania Dems say Supreme Court should leave 3-day ballot deadline extension, warn of disenfranchisement

After the state court's ruling last month, absentee ballots in Pennsylvania still must be mailed by Election Day, but they can be delivered up to three days after that time.

October 6, 2020

Supreme Court reinstates South Carolina ballot witness requirement

The Supreme Court on Monday reinstated a requirement that South Carolina residents voting by mail in November’s election get a witness to sign their ballots.

October 5, 2020

Supreme Court allows minor leaguers' class action over pay

The Supreme Court is allowing a class-action lawsuit to proceed from minor league baseball players who allege they are being paid less than minimum wage.

October 5, 2020

Amy Coney Barrett confirmation hearing to begin Oct. 12 as Senate ramps up COVID precautions

The Senate Judiciary Committee on Monday formally scheduled the confirmation hearings for President Trump’s Supreme Court nominee, Judge Amy Coney Barrett, saying that the proceedings will begin on Monday, Oct. 12.

October 5, 2020

Justices Thomas, Alito slam Obergefell same-sex marriage decision as Supreme Court denies Kim Davis case

The statement was written by Thomas and joined by Alito about the case of Kim Davis, a former Kentucky county clerk who said she would not give same-sex couples marriage licenses.