Amy Coney Barrett
Joe Biden Once Said Packing the Supreme Court Was a Bonehead Idea
Biden, who once said he was staunchly opposed the idea of court packing, has avoided giving a clear answer on what he'd do if elected as president in less than three weeks.
A Conservative Legal Movement Rose Alongside Ginsburg. Barrett Is Its Apex
With her solid footing in the two most prominent legal institutions of the political right, Judge Amy Coney Barrett could become the antithesis of the icon she was tapped to replace.
GOP Governor Who Refused to Back Amy Coney Barrett Won't Support Trump
Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker won't back Trump's re-election bid after harshly criticizing the president.
GOP Senator Asks Amy Coney Barrett 'Do You Hate Little Warm Puppies?'
His question was meant to mock Democratic California Senator Kamala Harris for asking Barrett if she supported clean air and drinking water.
Democratic Support for Barrett's SC Nomination Nearly Doubles in Two Weeks
A new poll shows that almost half of all registered voters support the Senate voting to confirm Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court weeks before the presidential election, with Democratic support having almost doubled since Barrett's nomination by President Donald Trump.
Kamala Harris Spars With Amy Coney Barrett on Climate Change
"I will not express a view on a matter of public policy especially when it's politically controversial," Judge Amy Coney Barrett said.
How Dare the GOP Tout Barrett's Motherhood as It Lets Working Moms Drown?
Watching GOP senators pretend to support mothers as they conduct the mother of all power grabs is almost too much to bear.
Merriam-Webster Adds 'Offensive' to 'Sexual Preference' Definition
In the dictionary's breakdown of the "usage of preference," it noted that the term, when used to refer to sexual orientation, "is widely considered offensive."
Biden's 'Unconstitutional' Game
Biden's insinuation that Judge Amy Coney Barrett's Supreme Court confirmation would somehow be "unconstitutional" invites a whole slew of unanswered questions.
Women Thank Planned Parenthood After Ted Cruz's Birth Control Comments
Oscar-winning actress Patricia Arquette was among those to share their story.
Buttigieg Warns Barrett Could Put 'Marriage Equality Back on the Table'
Buttigieg suggested that Barrett's confirmation could threaten the right of same-sex couples to marry.
Most Americans Want Senate Vote on Stimulus Before SCOTUS Nomination: Poll
According to the poll, 57 percent of Republicans said Barrett's vote should be first while 33 percent of Republicans said voting on the next stimulus package should happen first.
Pete Buttigieg Says GOP Would 'Love' to Avoid Discussions of Court Packing
"We know that the Republicans would love to talk about literally anything other than their effort to destroy American health care protections," Pete Buttigieg said
Harris Battles With ACB on Whether She Knew Trump Wanted Anti-ACA Judges
The California senator and Democratic vice presidential nominee questioned Judge Barrett on Tuesday, during the second of four confirmation hearings.
GOP Senator Says It's 'Really Difficult' for SCOTUS to Reflect Americans
"We're a country of, what, 330 million Americans? It's really, really difficult to have those 330 million Americans reflected in 9 members of a Supreme Court," Mike Lee said.
Dem Senators Pressing Barrett to Protect Obamacare Wanted Medicare for All
Six of the 10 Democratic senators of the Senate Judiciary Committee's minority members have pushed for Medicare for All over Obamacare.
Barrett Refuses to Talk About Abortion, Obamacare, Trump Delaying Election
Any specific cases involving such topics, the Supreme Court nominee said, would need to be considered on an individual basis, and it would be irresponsible for her to have any predetermined dispositions.
Amy Coney Barrett Memes Flood the Internet After She Holds Up Her Notepad
The blank notepad made for the perfect moment for people to put their own spin on what could have been.
Democratic Governors Are the Last Line of Defense on Affordable Care Act
During the past eight months, of the pandemic, the nation has seen the difference a Democratic governor can make. This difference will become all the more crucial with a conservative Supreme Court.
Amy Coney Barrett Says She'd Set Aside Catholic Beliefs on Supreme Court
Senator Lindsey Graham, a Republican from South Carolina, explicitly asked Barrett whether she could "set aside whatever Catholic beliefs you have regarding any issue before you."
Women's and Civil Rights Groups March to Protest Amy Coney Barrett Hearing
"We're gathering to send the visible message that they must address the public's priorities—health care, reproductive rights, voting rights, racial justice, and more—not fast track a nominee who threatens our health and our rights," one organization told Newsweek.
GOP Senator Dismisses Concerns That Barrett Will Vote Against Obamacare
"They're very well-versed in the stuff they make up," Senator John Kennedy of Louisiana said.
Amy Coney Barrett's Thoughts on Bush v. Gore 'Vital' for Democrats to Ask
The president's Supreme Court nominee is due to be grilled on a range of points during confirmation hearings this week.
Judge Amy Coney Barrett Is the Right Nominee for This Moment
As a former law clerk of hers, I am one of the many people who models his life on Judge Barrett's.
Amy Coney Barrett's Appointment Won't Doom Obamacare, Fox's Brit Hume Says
Hume argued that Democrats don't know what Coney Barrett would do if Obamacare came before the Supreme Court.
Health Care vs Religious Freedom: Dueling Tactics for Barrett Confirmation
With just 22 days until the Nov. 3 contest, the rhetoric was a representation of the parties' platforms and how they view their winning election strategies.
GOP Senator Ridicules Idea Barrett Is 'on a Mission From God' to End ACA
"It is unfair for my colleagues to suggest...that if you're put on the United States Supreme Court you will be on a mission from God to deny health care coverage for pre-existing conditions for every American," Senator John Kennedy told the Senate Judiciary Committee.
Rep. Omar: Republicans Would 'Lose Their Mind' Over Muslim SCOTUS Nominee
The congresswoman's comments came as confirmation hearings began Monday for Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett.
21 Protesters Charged With Unlawful Conduct Ahead of Barrett Confirmation
Demonstrators held signs in support of the Affordable Care Act, which many fear would be jeopardized by her appointment.
Donald Trump Suggests Amy Coney Barrett Be Confirmed Without Hearing
The president took to Twitter as the first hearing on Coney Barrett was taking place to complain that Democratic senators were allowed to speak on the matter.