Amy Coney Barrett's Supreme Court Confirmation Hearing Scene
NPR offers highlights from the first day of Amy Coney Barrett's Supreme Court confirmation hearings before the Senate Judiciary Committee.
Politics & Government
How Sen. Ernst's Handling Of Amy Coney Barrett's Nomination May Affect Her Reelection
Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, is considered one of the most vulnerable incumbents in the Senate. Her path to reelection is complicated by her past statements about how she'd handle a Supreme Court vacancy.
Senate Begins Amy Coney Barrett's Supreme Court Confirmation Hearings
On Monday, the Senate Judiciary Committee began hearings to consider the nomination of Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court.
Update On Presidential Campaigns
President Trump is back on the campaign trail for the first time since he tested positive for the coronavirus. He is campaigning in Florida while his Democratic rival, Joe Biden, is in Ohio.
Lawmakers Call For A Coronavirus Testing Program On Capitol Hill
Even after three Senators tested positive for the coronavirus, there are still no testing or tracing protocols on Capitol Hill. There are bipartisan calls to create a regular testing system.
Federal Judge Upholds Minnesota's Deadline Extension For Counting Ballots
U.S. District Judge Nancy Brasel rules in favor of the state agreement allowing ballots postmarked by Nov. 3 to be counted if received within seven days of Election Day.
Republicans Slam 'Religious Test,' 'Bigotry' In Counterattacks Defending Barrett
GOP members on the Senate Judiciary Committee decry what they call inappropriate questioning about Amy Coney Barrett's Catholic faith and call it un-American persecution of her religion.
READ: Sen. Feinstein's Opening Statement On Amy Coney Barrett's Nomination
The ranking Democrat on the Senate Judiciary Committee says the Senate should put off the nomination until after the presidential election.
Harris: Republicans 'Defying Will Of The People' By Pushing Barrett Nomination
The Democratic vice presidential nominee called on Senate Republicans to hold off on Amy Coney Barrett's Supreme Court confirmation until after the presidential election.
'What A Mom Can Do': Sen. Ernst Focuses On Barrett's Gender In Hearing
The Iowa Republican accused opponents of Amy Coney Barrett's nomination of undermining the judge with attacks on her faith and role as a mother. But Democrats focused on health care, not religion.