Brett Kavanaugh
The latest on Brett Kavanaugh. Appointed by former President Donald Trump to be an associate justice of the Supreme Court in 2018, he was later confirmed by the U.S. Senate in a 50-48 vote. During his confirmation hearings, multiple women came forward accusing Kavanaugh of sexual misconduct, which he denied. The Senate Judiciary Committee looked into those claims and voted to advance his nomination to a full Senate vote. Before serving on the Supreme Court, Kavanaugh served as a judge on the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia from 2006 to 2018, and in the administration of former President George W. Bush.
What Right-Wing Court?
The Justices work hard to get it right—and there are differing approaches and interpretive methods, including differing applications of originalism.
The Supreme Court Confirms We Need to Protect Civil Rights
he Supreme Court's decision, surprising as it is, shows that even the most conservative actors understand the need for voting rights protections, and that they see the disenfranchisement of Black voters as the attack on our democracy that it is.
Ron DeSantis goes after Trump's Supreme Court justices
"Ron's latest flip-flop has left many wondering if he tripped in his high-heel boots and hit his head," the Trump campaign responded.
Brett Kavanaugh stands alone in Supreme Court case
Supreme Court expert Alex Badas told Newsweek Kavanaugh's solo dissent reveals the justice felt strongly about the court's decision not to hear the case.
Supreme Court's surprise ruling divides conservative justices
Chief Justice John Roberts and Justice Brett Kavanaugh sided with the Court's liberal members in the Alabama voting rights case.
Brett Kavanaugh breaks with conservative Supreme Court justices
Kavanaugh warned that his conservative colleagues' decisions would have "significant repercussions for water quality" in the U.S.
Kellyanne Conway responds to Ginni Thomas billing scandal
"Viciousness from 10 years ago, 11 years ago, has turned into violence now," Conway said.
Brett Kavanaugh's surprising dissent in SCOTUS ruling cheered by liberals
The Supreme Court has refused to hear a challenge to environmental lawyer Steven Donziger's conviction for criminal contempt.
Judge who could decide Trump's fate was Kavanaugh's roommate
The judges lived in an eight-student home during their time in law school at Yale University and the two reportedly remain close friends.
Fact Check: Did Supreme Court Judge Brett Kavanaugh's $100K debt disappear?
The student loans cancellation Supreme Court lawsuit has led to scrutiny of Kavanaugh's finances
Supreme Court's surprising ruling that went unnoticed
In an unlikely lineup, the bench's newest liberal justice joined four conservative colleagues while Thomas, arguably the most conservative, joined two liberals.
Ted Cruz berates Garland over Dobbs leak protesters: "You did nothing"
During the hearing, Cruz said that the Department of Justice "in his judgment" has become "politicized to the greatest extent" that he has ever seen.
Amy Coney Barrett's unexpected questions about student loan forgiveness
U.S. Supreme Court took up two cases led by six Republican-led states seeking to block the Biden administration's plans to cancel up to $20,000 in student debt.
Death penalty case divides Trump Supreme Court Justices
Justice Brett Kavanaugh broke with fellow conservatives to join Justice Sonia Sotomayor's majority opinion.
Photo of Biden with Brett Kavanaugh at state of the union raises questions
Biden was criticized for not mentioning the assassination plot against Kavanaugh during his speech, despite bringing up the October 2022 attack on Paul Pelosi.
Brett Kavanaugh documentary raises questions about FBI actions during probe
Sources told Newsweek that the FBI "would have been concerned about appearing to undo the will of a sitting president" in its investigation of Kavanaugh.
Brett Kavanaugh documentary sparks flurry of new tips about SCOTUS Justice
The secretly filmed documentary focuses on the way the FBI failed to properly investigate thousands of tips received in 2018.
Brett Kavanaugh, Matt Gaetz party clear 'conflict of interest'—legal expert
Brett Kavanaugh attended a Christmas party hosted by Matt Schlapp, chair of the American Conservative Union.
Brett Kavanaugh partying with Matt Gaetz raises questions
Justice Kavanaugh attended a party on Friday in Virginia with pro-Trump conservatives, including one whose group has cases pending before the Supreme Court.
What each Supreme Court Justice has said about gay marriage
While the Supreme Court discusses 303 Creative LLC v. Elenis, Newsweek looks at how each judge stands on same-sex marriage.
The Left's Campaign to Politicize the Supreme Court
After the attempted murder of a Supreme Court Justice, the politicization of our legal system will continue to get worse.
Rick Scott likens Herschel Walker to Kavanaugh as victim of "smear machine"
Democrats know they're "on the verge of losing the Senate and they know Herschel Walker is winning, so they have cranked up the smear campaign," Scott said.
What is Racial Gerrymandering? Supreme Court Takes Aim at Alabama Voting
Three federal judges, including two appointed by former President Donald Trump, ruled in January that Alabama must draw new congressional maps.
AOC Demands Senate Determine if Supreme Court Justices Lied Under Oath
Rep. Ocasio-Cortez and Rep. Ted Lieu claim Justices Neil Gorsuch and Brett Kavanaugh lied during their confirmation hearings about their views on Roe v. Wade.
Lauren Boebert 'Genocide Squad' Abortion Comments 'Disgraceful': Dershowitz
The Republican congresswoman told Fox News that "leftists" wanted to allow abortion even for babies who have been born.
Morton's Restaurant Defending Kavanaugh Leads to Spike in Fake Reservations
In response to the restaurant's defense of Kavanaugh, thousands of people began booking fake reservations at the steakhouse.
Where the Supreme Court Is and How It Got Here
Five years after Neil Gorsuch was confirmed, and in the second term with Amy Coney Barrett on the bench, the Republican-appointed majority asserted itself.
Expand the Supreme Court—By A Lot
Now that the Supreme Court's term is done for the year, it's time to think about how to make the institution more resilient.
What Ketanji Brown Jackson Said About Roe v. Wade as She Joins SCOTUS
Jackson will be sworn in as the Supreme Court's 116th justice at the end of a momentous period that saw the court overturn the landmark ruling.
SCOTUS Delivers Blow to Trump, Allowing Biden to End 'Remain in Mexico'
Former President Donald Trump saw his recent Supreme Court winning streak end after justices ruled 5-4 in favor of President Joe Biden's immigration policy.
