September 19, 2020 How the Supreme Court operates with only 8 justices A nomination battle is brewing in the wake of the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's death Friday. While it is unclear how long there will be a vacant seat, the Supreme Court will almost certainly begin its new term on Oct. 5th with eight members.
September 19, 2020 Leaders from both parties under fire for previous statements about SCOTUS nominations In the wake of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's death, Republican and Democratic leaders are facing fresh scrutiny for stances they took regarding Supreme Court nominations in 2016 and 2020.
September 19, 2020 Mark Kelly could cast vote for Supreme Court should he win Arizona Senate Nov. 3 Democratic Senate candidate Mark Kelly may have a chance to vote on President Trump's Supreme Court nominee should he beat Arizona Sen. Martha McSally on Nov. 3.
September 19, 2020 Kamala Harris pays tribute to RBG with Supreme Court pic Democratic Vice Presidential candidate Kamala Harris paid tribute to the passing of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg Saturday, calling the liberal icon a “titan.”
September 19, 2020 Supreme Court justices share thoughts of loss and praise for Ruth Bader Ginsburg Even retired justice Anthony Kennedy shared thoughts on his departed colleague.
September 19, 2020 Following death of Ginsburg, Democratic fundraising platform sees record spike The Democratic Party’s online fundraising platform saw a record setting spike in donations following the death of liberal icon, Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Friday night.d
September 19, 2020 Lindsey Graham sides with Trump on filling Supreme Court vacancy: 'I fully understand' Sen. Lindsey Graham, who once said he wouldn't confirm a President Trump Supreme Court nominee in an election year, announced Saturday that he's changed his mind on filling the high court vacancy.
September 19, 2020 How long each Supreme Court Justice has served on the bench, and how long it took to confirm them The supreme court justices have enjoyed long tenures on average, and do not always vote the way their record would indicate
September 19, 2020 Susan Collins says she opposes voting on SCOTUS nominee before election Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, announced on Saturday that she thinks Republicans should, out of "fairness to the American people," wait until after the 2020 elections to vote on Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's replacement.
September 19, 2020 Nadler proposes Senate expand number of SCOTUS justices if Dems win election Rep. Jerry Nadler punched back at Republicans proposing to confirm a new Supreme court justice before the next term by suggesting Democrats add seats to the bench if they win control of the Senate in November.
