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Democrats renew questions about FBI background check of Brett Kavanaugh

FBI revealed that it had received thousands of tips and had provided all relevant ones to the White House counsel's office

Democrats renew questions about FBI background check of Brett Kavanaugh
Updated On : 23 Jul 2021 | 9:40 AM IST

Supreme partisanship

Ms Marcus's book is impressively reported, highly insightful and a rollicking good read. It also adds another dispiriting data point that the American Republic is seriously ailing

Supreme partisanship
Updated On : 08 Dec 2019 | 11:47 PM IST

Kavanaugh row: What's judicial temperament & why no one wants angry judges?

All legal professionals are expected to only display emotions relevant to their role and display them courteously. Kavanaugh broke these rules during the hearing

Kavanaugh row: What's judicial temperament & why no one wants angry judges?
Updated On : 11 Oct 2018 | 10:05 AM IST

Brett Kavanaugh fight leaves a nation divided: Balance of power extra

Kavanaugh's nomination was almost derailed three weeks ago when California professor Ford accused him of trying to rape at a 1982 party

Brett Kavanaugh fight leaves a nation divided: Balance of power extra
Updated On : 08 Oct 2018 | 12:15 AM IST

Trump's nominee Brett Kavanaugh sworn in as SC Judge amid protests

On Saturday, the Senate confirmed the nomination of Kavanaugh by 50-48 votes, which was mostly on party lines

Trump's nominee Brett Kavanaugh sworn in as SC Judge amid protests
Updated On : 07 Oct 2018 | 11:29 AM IST

US Senate confirms Kavanaugh to Supreme Court after closest vote in century

Brett Kavanaugh, 53, was sworn in as a judge of the US Supreme Court, hours after he was confirmed by a bitterly divided Senate by 50-48 votes

US Senate confirms Kavanaugh to Supreme Court after closest vote in century
Updated On : 07 Oct 2018 | 8:08 AM IST

The Kavanaugh case shows why the US Supreme Court needs to set term limits

Nevertheless, there are multiple problems with life tenure

The Kavanaugh case shows why the US Supreme Court needs to set term limits
Updated On : 06 Oct 2018 | 8:09 PM IST

Kavanaugh's confirmation as US Supreme Court judge foregone conclusion now

Republican Senator Susan Collins and Democratic Joe Manchin were Friday the 50th and 51st senators to pledge their support to Kavanaugh in the 100-member Senate

Kavanaugh's confirmation as US Supreme Court judge foregone conclusion now
Updated On : 06 Oct 2018 | 8:09 AM IST

After FBI probe, Kavanaugh's path to supreme court reaches climactic vote

Putting Kavanaugh on the court would give Republicans a victory just weeks before the November 6 midterm election

After FBI probe, Kavanaugh's path to supreme court reaches climactic vote
Updated On : 05 Oct 2018 | 6:27 PM IST

Over 300 arrested in US while protesting against Kavanaugh's SC bid

Kavanaugh has been accused of sexual abuse by three women, including Christine Blasey Ford, who testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee

Over 300 arrested in US while protesting against Kavanaugh's SC bid
Updated On : 05 Oct 2018 | 10:32 AM IST

Why US Republicans putting their weight behind Brett Kavanaugh is alarming

Republicans want to ram Kavanaugh through no matter how many women object

Why US Republicans putting their weight behind Brett Kavanaugh is alarming
Updated On : 05 Oct 2018 | 9:38 AM IST

White House gets FBI report on Kavanaugh; confident of Senate confirmation

Kavanaugh has denied the allegations of sexual misconduct by three women when he was in high school and college

White House gets FBI report on Kavanaugh; confident of Senate confirmation
Updated On : 04 Oct 2018 | 9:32 PM IST

As FBI's Kavanaugh inquiry nears end, accusers' lawyers question probe

A remark by President Donald Trump, who nominated Kavanaugh, spotlighted the gulf between #MeToo-era voters who've rallied against sexual abuse and conservatives

As FBI's Kavanaugh inquiry nears end, accusers' lawyers question probe
Updated On : 04 Oct 2018 | 12:08 AM IST

FBI questions Kavanaugh's school friend over sexual assault allegations

Kavanaugh has denied her accusations as well as those of two other women, while accusing Democrats of a 'political hit'

FBI questions Kavanaugh's school friend over sexual assault allegations
Updated On : 02 Oct 2018 | 9:31 AM IST

Trump's quest to get Brett Kavanaugh on Supreme Court hangs on FBI

The Kavanaugh inquiry is expected to be tightly controlled by senior FBI officials

Trump's quest to get Brett Kavanaugh on Supreme Court hangs on FBI
Updated On : 29 Sep 2018 | 7:34 PM IST

Trump orders FBI probe of Brett Kavanaugh, Senate confirmation delayed

In an accompanying statement issued by the White House, Kavanaugh promised full co-operation in the investigation

Trump orders FBI probe of Brett Kavanaugh, Senate confirmation delayed
Updated On : 29 Sep 2018 | 9:28 AM IST

Kavanaugh sex assault: Trump picks combat over caution in court fight

Trump initially believed he could support his nominee without wading into the specific allegations against Kavanaugh

Kavanaugh sex assault: Trump picks combat over caution in court fight
Updated On : 22 Sep 2018 | 2:23 PM IST