Merrick Garland
The latest news on Merrick Garland, the Attorney General in the administration of President Joe Biden. Garland previously served as a U.S. circuit judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia. In 2016, President Barack Obama nominated Garland to fill a vacancy on the U.S. Supreme Court, however Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and Republicans in the U.S. Senate refused to hold a hearing on his nomination. The seat was eventually filled by Neil Gorsuch, who was nominated by President Donald Trump.
Merrick Garland Should Probe 'Election Crimes' by Trump, Graham: Watchdog
The outgoing commander-in-chief and one of his closest allies, Senator Lindsey Graham, have allegedly pressured Georgia election officials to take actions that would amount to fraud.
Lindsey Graham Calls Merrick Garland 'Sound Choice' for Biden's AG
The South Carolina senator joined Republicans in refusing to hold confirmation hearings for Merrick Garland's nomination to the Supreme Court in 2016.
Joe Biden's Complicated Attorney General Search Just Got More Complicated
With Hunter Biden under federal investigation, Biden's pick to lead the DOJ faces the thorny task of shielding the department from any appearance of political bias.
What Happened With Merrick Garland? What McConnell, Trump Said in 2016
A look back at what Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, Trump and others said about Obama's Supreme Court nominee back in 2016.
Senate Republicans, Do what Voters Elected You to Do
They had an obligation to their constituents in 2016 to stop Obama's nominee and they have an obligation to their constituents today to put through President Trump's. No qualifier needed. No phony, pretentious excuses.
GOP Sen. Susan Collins Will Vote Against Trump's SC Nominee Before Election
"We're simply too close to the election, and in the interest of being fair to the American people," the Republican senator said.
If Elected, Who Would Joe Biden Pick for the Supreme Court?
The Democratic presidential candidate hasn't released a list of potential candidates for the high court. But legal experts say the pool of qualified prospects is small enough to make some very good educated guesses about who the former veep might nominate if he wins in November.
On Supreme Court Nominations, All that Counts is the Constitution
Don't let anyone tell you this issue is governed by other legal provisions, vague "norms" or historical "precedents" such as the so-called "Biden Rule." There are only two principles that apply, both rooted in Article II of the Constitution.
Half of Republicans Think Appointing RBG's Replacement Should Wait: Poll
Over 60 percent of Americans think Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg's Supreme Court seat should not be filled until after the upcoming election.
Murkowski Won't Support Vote on SCOTUS Vacancy: 'Same Standard Must Apply'
"I did not support taking up a nomination eight months before the 2016 election to fill the vacancy created by the passing of Justice Scalia," the Republican senator from Alaska said.
Fox News Host Confronts Tom Cotton With His Own Words About SCOTUS Nominee
"You stated a pretty firm principle about Merrick Garland: 'It's wrong to deny voters a chance to way in,'" host Chris Wallace pointed out to the Republican senator from Arkansas.
Biden in 2016: President Has 'Constitutional Duty' to Nominate Justice
The current Democratic presidential nominee said in 2016 that he would push ahead with the nomination of a Supreme Court appointee "even a few months before a presidential election."
Graham Had Vowed President in Last Year of 1st Term Not Make SCOTUS Pick
The South Carolina senator once dared Americans to "use my words against me" during March 2016 remarks, in which he declared the next president—regardless of party—would not fill a Supreme Court vacancy during the final year of their first term.
McConnell Blasted Over Merrick Garland For Rules Change
The Senate neither held hearings nor took a vote on the Obama Supreme Court nominee, who was nominated nine months prior to the 2016 elections.
Gorsuch Approved by Senate Committee Along Party Lines
A vote on the judge's Supreme Court confirmation is expected Friday.
Live: Trump's SCOTUS Appointment Announcement
The president will announce his justice nominee Tuesday at 8 p.m.
Trump Expected to Unveil Supreme Court Pick Next Week
The president is scheduled to discuss the Supreme Court with Senate leaders on Tuesday afternoon.
Who Is Thomas Hardiman, Possible Trump SCOTUS Nominee?
The Pennsylvania-based judge has written two majority opinions reviewed by the Supreme Court.
With Vote Looming, What Happens to the Top Court Seat?
If Hillary Clinton wins the presidency, it's uncertain whether Republicans would allow a vote on Merrick Garland this year—or if she would nominate a new jurist.
As Trump Falters, GOP Senators Warm to Garland
A group of Republican senators is pushing to confirm Merrick Garland to the Supreme Court if Trump loses.
Problems Plague Obama's First Facebook Live Interview
Many viewers turned to YouTube after the Facebook live stream ended abruptly.
In Chicago, Obama Calls for Garland's Nomination
The president made his case Thursday for the Senate to vote on his Supreme Court nominee.
Who Would Donald Trump Nominate to the Supreme Court?
In a speech in Wisconsin, Clinton put the future of the court at the center of the election debate.
Why Clinton Is Seizing On the Supreme Court Debate
The Democratic front-runner on Monday urged Americans to consider the Supreme Court when voting.
Senate Majority Leader Rules Out Action on Court Pick
Mitch McConnell says Merrick Garland could not be confirmed during a "lame duck" congressional session after the presidential election.
Sanders: I Would Withdraw Garland as Court Nominee
The Democratic candidate seemed to criticize President Obama's choice to replace the late Justice Antonin Scalia.
Two GOP Senators Will Consider Garland—After Election
Utah's Orrin Hatch and Arizona's Jeff Flake are members of the Judiciary Committee that would hold any confirmation hearings.
How Obama Is Selling His Supreme Court Nominee
A carefully crafted operation to sell Obama's choice to Americans has rolled into action.
Blocking Garland Is Latest Act of GOP Self-Destruction
Stiff-arming Garland is yet another in the long series of actions that unleashed the Trump-ism that Republicans so fear.
