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Supreme Court: How the nomination and confirmation processes work

President Trump's nomination to replace Ruth Bader Ginsburg is quick and controversial – but Republicans could make it happen. Here's how.

sandra day o'connor - USA Today
12:15pm PDT - September 25th, 2020

Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg becomes the first woman to lie in state at the Capitol

The late justice’s personal trainer dropped to the ground and did three push-ups in front of the late justice's casket.

sandra day o'connor - Politico
8:55am PDT - September 25th, 2020

Of the 114 Supreme Court justices in US history, all but 6 have been White men

Since the Supreme Court was established in 1789, 114 justices have served on the bench.

sandra day o'connor - CNN
4:54am PDT - September 25th, 2020

Democrats also play politics with Supreme Court seats

Charlie Dent writes that the upcoming fight to fill the vacancy left by Ruth Bader Ginsburg on the Supreme Court is only just beginning. While Republicans are being accused of hypocrisy, Dent argues that Democrats would be doing the same thing if in their pos…

sandra day o'connor - CNN
3:11pm PDT - September 23rd, 2020

Ginsburg: "Don't ask" about Roberts health law vote

In an interview with Reuters, Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg says it's not unusual for a judge to change opinions, "It ain't over 'til it's over"

sandra day o'connor - CBS News
10:03am PDT - September 23rd, 2020

The Latest: Trump to pay respects to Ginsburg on Thursday

The White House says President Donald Trump will pay his respects to the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg on Thursday at the Supreme Court

sandra day o'connor - Independent
6:40am PDT - September 23rd, 2020

Mitt Romney's support strengthens Republican bid to move quickly on U.S. Supreme Court nominee

Utah Republican Sen. Mitt Romney said Tuesday he supports voting to fill the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's seat on the U.S. Supreme Court, all but ensuring President Donald Trump has the backing needed to push the nomination over Democratic objections th…

sandra day o'connor - CBC News
8:10am PDT - September 22nd, 2020

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 …

sandra day o'connor - Newsweek
6:19am PDT - September 22nd, 2020

Ginsburg's style was more than a subtle courtroom statement

Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg didn’t put on her judge’s robe without also fastening something around her neck

sandra day o'connor - Independent
9:09pm PDT - September 21st, 2020

Pence says Trump has "obligation" to quickly name Supreme Court pick

The vice president told Norah O'Donnell that confirming a new justice to the Supreme Court during an election year is not without precedent.

sandra day o'connor - CBS News
2:34pm PDT - September 21st, 2020

Mitch McConnell Vows Senate Will Vote on Trump Supreme Court Nominee 'This Year'

The Senate majority leader rejected accusations from Democrats that moving to confirm a new justice would be hypocritical just weeks before the election, given his refusal in 2016 to allow a vote on President Barack Obama's nominee.

sandra day o'connor - Newsweek
1:13pm PDT - September 21st, 2020

McConnell: Senate has "more than sufficient time" to process Supreme Court nomination

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) said in a floor speech Monday that the chamber has "more than sufficient time" to confirm a replacement for Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg before the election, and accused Democrats of preparing "an ev…

sandra day o'connor - Axios
12:39pm PDT - September 21st, 2020

NYC's 'Fearless Girl' statue dons white, lace collar to honor Ruth Bader Ginsburg

The collar was placed on the "Fearless Girl" statue as part of an ad by State Street Global Advisors, which first commissioned the statue in 2017.

sandra day o'connor - USA Today
10:04am PDT - September 21st, 2020

Author says Ruth Bader Ginsburg died hoping for a liberal Supreme Court majority that never materialized

Linda Hirshman, author of "Sisters in Law: How Sandra Day O'Connor and Ruth Bader Ginsburg Went to the Supreme Court and Changed the World." joins CBSN to discuss Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's impact on women's rights and late-in-life pop culture stardom.

sandra day o'connor - CBS News
9:57am PDT - September 21st, 2020

America Can't Afford to Wait for a New Supreme Court Justice | Opinion

It is paramount that the Supreme Court not be left with a vacancy in the middle of a pandemic that continues to restrain the religious liberty of millions of Americans and stoke chaos in our streets.

sandra day o'connor - Newsweek
7:09am PDT - September 21st, 2020

Is it too close to the election to confirm a Supreme Court nominee?

Since 1975, it's taken about 71 days for a president's nomination to be confirmed in a vote on the Senate floor.

sandra day o'connor - The Washington Post
2:12pm PDT - September 19th, 2020

Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg has died

Ginsburg, a leading liberal voice on the court, was a longtime champion of women's rights.

sandra day o'connor - CBS News
4:31am PDT - September 19th, 2020

Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg has died

Ginsburg, a leading liberal voice on the court, was a longtime champion of women's rights.

sandra day o'connor - CBS News
9:07pm PDT - September 18th, 2020

20 years of closed-door conversations with Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who died at age 87 on Friday, reached the heights of power at her own pace, always recalibrating the time she put to family and her pioneering career.

sandra day o'connor - CNN
9:07pm PDT - September 18th, 2020

Ruth Bader Ginsburg's last wish: 'I will not be replaced until a new president is installed'

Ruth Bader Ginsburg gave uttered her wish to her granddaughter, Clara Spera, days before she died, according to NPR.

sandra day o'connor - USA Today
7:28pm PDT - September 18th, 2020

Ginsburg: 'A tireless and resolute champion of justice'

A champion of women's rights, Ruth Bader Ginsburg was the second woman to serve on the US Supreme Court.

sandra day o'connor - Al Jazeera English
6:41pm PDT - September 18th, 2020

'I Dissent': Six books to read right now about Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg

To better understand and appreciate the life of the late Supreme Court Justice, look to one of these books written by or about Ruth Bader Ginsburg.

sandra day o'connor - USA Today
6:32pm PDT - September 18th, 2020

Ruth Bader Ginsburg leaves legacy as champion of women's equality

She fought for equal rights, both before and after she joined the bench.

sandra day o'connor - CBS News
6:24pm PDT - September 18th, 2020

'Thank you RBG': Tributes pour in for Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Politicians and celebrities are paying tribute to the late Supreme Court justice, who died from cancer Friday aged 87.

sandra day o'connor - Al Jazeera English
6:22pm PDT - September 18th, 2020

Meet the judges on the top US court

The US Supreme Court can have a huge impact on everyday American life - do you know who the justices are?

sandra day o'connor - BBC News
6:06pm PDT - September 18th, 2020