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Battle lines are drawn over who will replace retiring Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy. And, Presidents Putin and Trump are expected to meet soon for a one-on-one summit.
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President Trump: Kennedy Retirement Makes Senate Control 'Vital' For Republicans
At a campaign rally in North Dakota, President Trump underscored to voters how critical keeping a GOP Senate majority in November's midterm elections is in order to secure Supreme Court picks.
A Brief History Of Anthony Kennedy's Swing Vote — And The Landmark Cases It Swayed
For 30 years the justice has been known for breaking ties between the Supreme Court's liberal and conservative blocs — which means Kennedy has played a key role in many major cases. Here's a look.
Retirement Of Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy Sets Stage For Political Battle
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has said that a vote to fill a Supreme Court vacancy would be a "top priority." Now a confirmation vote to replace retiring Justice Anthony Kennedy will come just months before the midterms.
Former Clerk For Justice Anthony Kennedy Reacts To His Retirement Announcement
Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy announced his retirement Wednesday, after 30 years on the bench. NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Dan Epps, a former clerk for Justice Kennedy.
President Trump Says Search To Replace Justice Kennedy Will Begin Immediately
President Trump will now have the opportunity to nominate his second justice to the Supreme Court, with the retirement of Justice Anthony Kennedy.
Supreme Court To Lose Its Swing Voter: Justice Anthony Kennedy To Retire
Justice Kennedy is a moderate and a champion for the gay-rights movement. President Trump will likely replace him with a staunch conservative, which would fundamentally shift the culture of the court.
Are Narrow Rulings The Supreme Court's New Normal?
This term was the first full term with nine justices on the court since Justice Antonin Scalia died in 2016.
Georgia Man Convicted In Slaying Of Black Man In Decades-Old Cold Case
Franklin Gebhardt was sentenced to life in prison plus an additional 20 years for brutally murdering Timothy Coggins. Prosecutors said Gebhardt killed Coggins for socializing with a white woman.
Libyan Militant Gets 22-Year Sentence For Role In Benghazi Attacks
Ahmed Abu Khatallah was charged in the 2012 assault that killed four Americans. He was acquitted of murder, but his terrorism-related convictions could have meant life in prison.