In author David Kaplan's view, the top court has taken an increasing role in policymaking, having issued critical decisions on abortion, voting rights, gun control, health care — and the president.
After months of trying to get the president to be questioned about Russia in person, Robert Mueller's office has agreed to accept at least some written answers, according to The New York Times.
One protest chant has become a mantra after Laquan McDonald's death: "Sixteen shots and a cover-up." The case now embodies the massive distrust between communities of color and police in Chicago.
Rachel Martin talks to Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut about the confirmation hearings of Brett Kavanaugh for the Supreme Court. NPR's Scott Detrow weighs in on the conversation.
Senate Democrats launched a campaign to derail Brett Kavanaugh's nomination to the Supreme Court. But their multiple messages — fighting about documents and raising multiple issues — are not sticking.
Brett Kavanaugh faces his first day of questioning from the Senate Judiciary Committee. Barring an unforeseen twist, Democrats have neither leverage nor the votes to block his nomination.
Rachel Martin talks to Carrie Severino of the conservative Judicial Crisis Network, who attended the first day of confirmation hearings for Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh.
Hearings continue for the Supreme Court nominee. Bob Woodward's latest book: Fear: Trump in the White House. Facebook and Twitter officials appear before a Senate panel to address election meddling.
There were objections from Democrats, and protests inside and outside the hearing room. Also, a disputed moment between the father of a mass shooting victim and Trump's nominee quickly went viral.