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September 21, 2020

Graham tells Dems he's moving ahead with SCOTUS nomination, cites Kavanaugh treatment

Senate Judiciary Chairman Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., told the Democratic committee members about his intention to move ahead with the confirmation of President Trump's Supreme Court nominee. 

September 21, 2020

Romney keeping quiet on SCOTUS vacancy as confirmation fight looms

An aide for Sen. Mitt Romney, R-Utah, told Fox News on Monday that he'll likely wait until the GOP Senate caucus convenes before he shares his position on the Supreme Court vacancy left open last week, following the death of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. 

September 21, 2020

Who is Judge Joan Larsen, possible Trump Supreme Court contender?

Judge Joan Larsen, 51, was a former law clerk for the late Justice Antonin Scalia.

September 21, 2020

Schiff, Schumer blast Trump for casting doubt on Ginsburg’s reported dying wish

Top congressional Democrats are pushing back against President Trump for casting doubt on the late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s reported dying wish that her vacancy on the high court be filled by whoever wins November's presidential election.

September 21, 2020

Who is Allison Jones Rushing, possible Trump Supreme Court contender?

In private practice Rushing spent a lot of time on Supreme Court litigation, filing approximately 47 briefs with the tribunal, according to her Judiciary Committee questionnaire.

September 21, 2020

Who is Barbara Lagoa, possible Trump Supreme Court contender?

According to the Florida Supreme Court's website, Lagoa -- a graduate of Columbia Law School -- was the first Latina appointed to that court when she was chosen by Gov. Ron DeSantis in January 2019. Before this, she served on the state's Third District appeals court since her 2006 appointment by then-Gov. Jeb Bush.

September 21, 2020

Rep. Doug Collins to introduce constitutional amendment to prohibit Supreme Court packing

Rep. Doug Collins is expected to introduce a constitutional amendment to prohibit a change to the size of the Supreme Court until 10 years after enactment of any legislation that would alter the number of seats on the high court.

September 21, 2020

Tom Del Beccaro:  Supreme Court nominations – these are the only rules that matter

The passing of the iconic Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg has added to the drama of 2020. 

September 21, 2020

Female judges come into spotlight as Trump says he’s narrowing his SCOTUS list

At least four female judges are emerging as top contenders to replace late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.

September 21, 2020

Dan Bongino to Senate Republicans on Supreme Court battle: You’re in charge, ‘act like it’

Fox News contributor Dan Bongino on Monday called for Republicans who hold the majority in the Senate to "act like" they are in charge and "plow ahead" with filling the Supreme Court vacancy ahead of November's election.