On Appeals Court, Kavanaugh Helped To Loosen Political Money Laws
Kavanugh's decisions have effectively pulled the campaign finance system rightward, letting in more money with less regulation.
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Is Trump About To Be Able To Say 'You're Fired' To A Lot More People?
The president is limited in who he can fire in the federal government, but if Brett Kavanaugh becomes Supreme Court justice, Trump will have someone who believes in broad power of the executive.
As Supreme Court Nears Solid Conservative Majority, GOP Reaps Reward From 'Long Game'
Democrats are playing a weak hand in the battle over Trump's nominee to the Supreme Court. Unlike Republicans, Democrats have not played the long game when it comes to focusing on the judiciary.
Majority Of Americans Don't Want Roe v. Wade Overturned
With a new conservative Supreme Court justice likely to be seated, only 17 percent of poll respondents say they want the landmark abortion ruling overturned, a new NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist poll finds.
Kavanaugh Could Tip Supreme Court Against Gun Control Laws
If confirmed, President Trump's Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh will likely steer the court toward broader gun rights.
The Ginsburg Rule: False Advertising By The GOP
Republican senators contend Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg established a standard of evasion at her 1993 Supreme Court confirmation hearing, but an independent study says otherwise.
Abortion Rights Advocates Preparing For Life After Roe v. Wade
With Brett Kavanaugh's Supreme Court nomination still up for debate, activists are planning for potential battles in state legislatures if the court eventually weakens national abortion rights.
Democrats Say Trump's Supreme Court Nominee Is A Threat To The ACA
Senate Democrats see defense of the Affordable Care Act's popular provisions as a rally issue that could keep their caucus unified when Brett Kavanaugh's confirmation battle heats up.
If High Court Reverses Roe v. Wade, 22 States Likely To Ban Abortion
As with current abortion policies, a reversal of the landmark court decision would mean a woman's access to the procedure would continue to be determined by where she lives.
Trump Taps Brett Kavanaugh As His 2nd Supreme Court Pick
A Washington insider with roots in politics, he believes a sitting president should be protected from litigation and criminal investigations. If confirmed, he would solidify the conservative majority.