House OKs Democrats’ Bill Blocking Trump Emergency on Wall

ALAN FRAM AND ANDREW TAYLOR / THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Feb 27, 2019 Following the House vote Tuesday, Senate Republicans were preparing to push back on the bill, with the president ready to veto it. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

White House Closer to Partial Shutdown With Wall Demand

HOPE YEN / The Associated Press Dec 16, 2018 Despite lawmaker resistance from both parties, the Trump administration insists that Congress provide billions for a southern border wall. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

How Guantanamo Set the Stage for the Kavanaugh Hearings

Karen J. Greenberg / TomDispatch Oct 15, 2018 Amid the emotional hubbub over the predictable confirmation of Brett Kavanaugh, there has been a largely overlooked casualty: the American judiciary. Dig deeper ( 11 Min. Read )

Democrats Raise Big Money for Midterms

Naomi LaChance / Truthdig Oct 11, 2018 The Kavanaugh confirmation appears to be driving a flood of small-donor contributions before the Nov. 6 elections. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Funding Platform to Unseat Susan Collins in 2020 Crashes From Traffic Surge

Andrea Germanos / Common Dreams Oct 6, 2018 The fund had already surpassed its $2 million goal. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Trump Floats Conspiracy Theory About Kavanaugh Protesters

CATHERINE LUCEY and COLLEEN LONG / The Associated Press Oct 5, 2018 The president has labeled demonstrators "rude elevator screamers" and "paid professionals only looking to make senators look bad." Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Collins, Manchin Back Kavanaugh; Confirmation Appears Certain

LISA MASCARO and ALAN FRAM / The Associated Press Oct 5, 2018 The announcements by Sens. Susan Collins and Joe Manchin are expected to deal a fatal blow to the opposition, but Democrats are still pressing the fight. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Trump Calls Push to Block Kavanaugh a ‘Con Job’

ALAN FRAM and LISA MASCARO / The Associated Press Sep 25, 2018 The Senate Judiciary Committee votes Friday; GOP leaders lay plans that may keep the Senate in session over the weekend, with a final roll call soon after. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Day 2 of Hearings Finds Kavanaugh in the Hot Seat

MARK SHERMAN and LISA MASCARO / The Associated Press Sep 5, 2018 The Supreme Court nominee can expect to spend most of the day sparring with Democratic senators over abortion, guns, executive power and other high-profile issues. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Trump Continues Interviews With Supreme Court Candidates

CATHERINE LUCEY and KEN THOMAS / The Associated Press Jul 3, 2018 Top contenders to replace retiring Justice Anthony Kennedy include federal appeals Judges Raymond Kethledge, Amul Thapar, Brett Kavanaugh and Amy Coney Barrett. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Susan Collins Would Oppose Court Nominee With an ‘Activist Agenda’

HOPE YEN and KEN THOMAS / The Associated Press Jul 2, 2018 The Republican senator, a key vote on President Donald Trump's pick for the Supreme Court, says she would oppose any nominee she believed would overturn Roe v. Wade. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Gina Haspel Debate Spotlights America’s Soul Sickness

John Kiriakou / Truthdig May 8, 2018 The U.S. has become a country that supports torture, so the fight to stop the godmother of the CIA's "enhanced interrogation" program may be futile. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )