Republican senators were in full party mode in Saturday Night Live's cold open, the day of Brett Kavanaugh's Supreme Court confirmation. Here's a look at the show's political parodies this week.
The federal appeals court judge was confirmed after a narrow Senate vote largely along party lines. He was sworn in Saturday evening so that he can begin work immediately, the Supreme Court said.
After a contentious process, the Senate has confirmed Brett Kavanaugh's Supreme Court nomination. The chamber was roiled over allegations of sexual assault against the nominee.
Lisa Banks, one of Christine Blasey Ford's lawyers, tells NPR's Michel Martin that Ford's testimony has inspired other women to share their stories of sexual assault.
NPR's Michel Martin talks with Jenn White, host of "16 Shots," a podcast from WBEZ and The Chicago Tribune, about the verdict in the trial of Jason Van Dyke in the shooting death of Laquan McDonald.
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Kerri Miller, the host of MPR News at Minnesota Public Radio; Charlie Sykes, host of the Daily Standard podcast; and Liz Ruskin, a reporter with Alaska Public Radio.