Trump says he has interviewed 4 candidates for high court
In this June 19, 2018 file photo, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., talks during a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington.
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President Donald Trump interviewed four prospective Supreme Court justices on Monday and had plans to meet with a few more as his White House aggressively mobilizes to select a replacement for retiring Justice Anthony Kennedy. Eager to build suspense, Trump wouldn't divulge who he's talking to in advance of his big announcement, set for July 9. But he promised that "they are outstanding people.
On Anthony Kennedy’s Supreme Court seat, two wrongs don’t make a right
Delaying Donald Trump's nominee now is as cynical a ploy as it was when Mitch McConnell obstructed Barrack Obama's: Our view On Anthony Kennedy's Supreme Court seat, two wrongs don't make a right Delaying Donald Trump's nominee now is as cynical a ploy as it was when Mitch McConnell obstructed Barrack Obama's: Our view Check out this story on USATODAY.com: https://usat.ly/2ILEnxC Delaying Donald Trump's nominee now is as cynical a ploy as it was when Mitch McConnell obstructed Barrack Obama's: Our view Within minutes of Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy's retirement announcement last week, top Senate Democrats declared that a vote on his replacement shouldn't occur until 2019.
Trump interviews 4 for Supreme Court, 2-3 more to go
President Donald Trump interviewed four prospective Supreme Court justices Monday and planned to speak with a few more, as he powered forward with a speedy selection process to fill the fresh vacancy. Speaking to reporters at the White House, Trump said he had met with "four potential justices of our great Supreme Court.
Trump says he’s met 4 Supreme Court justice candidates
President Donald Trump said he interviewed four Supreme Court candidates on Monday to replace retiring Justice Anthony Kennedy, telling reporters he would be making a decision in the coming days. Add Donald Trump as an interest to stay up to date on the latest Donald Trump news, video, and analysis from ABC News.
Letters: Things to Consider in Picking a Supreme Court Justice
Senator Susan Collins, Republican of Maine, says she will not vote for a Supreme Court nominee who would overturn Roe v. Wade.
Abortion rights could be litmus test for high court nominee
In this Feb. 15, 2018 file photo, Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine and Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, left, are shown during a news conference at the Capitol in Washington. The Senate battle over Donald Trump's new Supreme Court nominee is off to a fiery start _ even before the president makes his choice.
The New Norm The Left Needs to Face Reality: Trump is Winning
From Michael Goodwin of the New York Post , 'Trump is winning.' As the LEFT loses their mind with there never ending, all consuming resistance of Trump they have failed to notice the obvious, the economy is great, black unemployment at all time lows, Hispanic unemployment at all time low, female unemployment at all times low, consumer confidence is through the roof, the Trump tax cuts have worked, the Mueller witch hunt has gone no where, the DOJ's IG report supported a Comey firing, polls show parents are most to blame for minors crossing the border not Trump, the polls are also increasingly trending upward for President Trump.
John Oliver Reacts to Justice Kennedy’s Retirement: ‘Everything is Terrible Now’
"The consequences here will almost certainly be extremely grim," said Oliver on Sunday's 'Last Week Tonight' before sharing clips of CNN's Jeffrey Toobin stating that abortions will soon become illegal in the United States. On Sunday's episode of Last Week Tonight , host John Oliver shared his take on the retirement of Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy.
White House attorney McGahn to lead Trump’s Supreme Court search
White House Counsel Don McGahn speaks at the Conservative Political Action Conference at National Harbor, Maryland, U.S., February 2 WASHINGTON - Top White House attorney Don McGahn will oversee President Donald Trump's selection and confirmation process for a Supreme Court nominee to replace retiring Justice Anthony Kennedy, the White House said on Monday. McGahn held the same role for the process that led to Trump's selection of Neil Gorsuch, who has become one of the most conservative justices on the court.
Threading the Needle: Challenging Trump’s Travel Ban Despite Trump v. …
"As Trump v. Hawaii passes through the ages, the dissents of Justice Sotomayor and Justice Breyer will have more force than the majority opinion.
Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, during a lunch meeting with Republican…
Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, during a lunch meeting with Republican lawmakers in the Cabinet Room of the White House in Washington on June 26, 2018. Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, during a lunch meeting with Republican lawmakers in the Cabinet Room of the White House in Washington on June 26, 2018.
Morning Bits: The biggest court fight in a generation
Nominating Judge Brett M. Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court just got more complicated. "Kavanaugh's position that presidents should be free of such legal inquiries until after they leave office puts him on the record regarding a topic of intense interest to Trump - and could be a central focus of his confirmation hearing if Kavanaugh were nominated to succeed [Justice Anthony M.] Kennedy, legal experts said."
WesternGeco v. ION Geophysical
It is an act of infringement under U.S. patent law to supply "in or from the United States" certain components of a patented invention with the intent that they "will be combined outside of the United States in a manner that would infringe the patent if such combination occurred within the United States." 35 U.S.C. 271 .
Collins opposes a nominee who would overturn abortion ruling
Republican Sen. Susan Collins, a key vote on President Donald Trump's pick for the Supreme Court, said Sunday she would oppose any nominee she believed would overturn the landmark Roe v. Wade decision that legalized abortion.
Online sales tax ruling could bring ‘hundreds of millions of dollars’ to California
California was already trying to wring more tax out of online retailers months before the Supreme Court handed down a ruling that gave states permission to do so. Last fall, more than 2,500 online retailers with out-of-state addresses received letters from California's Department of Tax and Fee Administration informing them that they appeared to owe sales tax here.
US Chamber’s Top Appellate Lawyer Joins Plaintiff-Side Litigation Boutique
Warren Postman, a former Jones Day associate and Justice David Souter law clerk, had held litigation roles at the U.S. Chamber since 2014. His partnership at Keller Lenkner puts him on the plaintiffs side advocating for class actions, not fighting them.
Michelle Wolf: Ivanka Trump Is Like Herpes, She – Always…
Michelle Wolf: Ivanka Trump Is Like Herpes, She 'Always Shows Up When We're About to Get F-ed' Comedian Michelle Wolf mocked the calls for civility in politics on the latest episode of her Netflix show "The Break" by insulting members of the Trump administration and focusing her biting humor on first daughter Ivanka Trump. Although Wolf agreed with Rep. Maxine Waters that people should publicly confront members of the government that they disagree with, she suggested protesters step up their game.
President Trump predicts ‘vicious’ fight over Supreme Court vacancy
President Trump predicts that the fight over his eventual Supreme Court nominee to fill Justice Anthony Kennedy's seat will be "vicious," but that the Republican-controlled Senate will be able to confirm his pick before the midterm elections. "It's probably going to be vicious because the other side, all they can do is obstruct and resist," Trump said in an interview with Fox Business that aired Sunday.
Republican Senator Lindsey Graham: Roe v. Wade Precedent “Should Be Respected”
Since the announcement that Justice Anthony Kennedy would be retiring at the end of July, talk of revisiting Roe v. Wade has been at the forefront of political conversation.