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Prosecutors say Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and Sen. Rand Paul, both Kentucky Republicans, were targeted in a doxxing scheme in which a former Senate staffer hacked into government computers to expose the personal information of lawmakers.

Former Senate Aide Gets Probation For Helping Dox Republicans Over Kavanaugh Hearings

5:14pm October 29, 2019

by Bobby Allyn

Prosecutors say Samantha Davis gave her ex-boyfriend the keys to a Senate office where the personal information of Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, Sen. Rand Paul and others was hacked.

Supreme Court Justices Brett Kavanaugh (left) and Neil Gorsuch attend the Presidential Medal of Freedom ceremony at the White House last year.

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Ginsburg Passing The Liberal Torch: Takeaways From A Big Supreme Court Term

3:18pm July 02, 2019

by Nina Totenberg

The new swing vote on the court is the conservative chief justice; Trump's appointees are going different directions; and Justice Ginsburg appears to be handing off the liberal torch to Justice Kagan.

Supreme Court Rules Against Apple, As Kavanaugh Sides With Liberal Justices

2:53pm May 13, 2019

The Supreme Court says iPhone users' antitrust lawsuit against Apple can continue. The decision divided President Trump's two appointees, Justices Brett Kavanaugh and Neil Gorsuch.

The Supreme Court as seen on a morning last month.

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Supreme Court Denies Religious Building Preservation Funds Case

12:58pm March 04, 2019

The court let stand a New Jersey ruling not allowing government money for the restoration or preservation of religious buildings, like synagogues, temples, churches and mosques.

People gather to protest Brett Kavanaugh on the day that he and Christine Blasey Ford testified on Capitol Hill in September.

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The Top 10 Most Important Political Stories Of 2018, As Chosen By Readers

11:40am December 26, 2018

by Domenico Montanaro

From the Brett Kavanaugh confirmation battle to Democrats winning back control of the House, these were the biggest political stories of the year that you picked.

Planned Parenthood opened its new headquarters in Washington, D.C., in September. The Supreme Court declined to take up a key case, a big win for the organization.

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Supreme Court Ducks Effort To Defund Planned Parenthood

4:56pm December 10, 2018

by Domenico Montanaro

Two states had tried to block the use of Medicaid money for non-abortion, pregnancy-related health care services at Planned Parenthood. The action is a big win for Planned Parenthood.

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky walks to the Senate floor for a vote on Thursday.

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McConnell Warns Of 'Scary Prospect' If GOP Loses Senate Control In Midterms

1:59pm October 12, 2018

by Kelsey Snell

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell discusses the confirmation of Justice Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court and the upcoming midterm elections.

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Brett Kavanaugh, seen here during his confirmation hearing early last month, has served on the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals for 12 years. His tenure there offers some clues to how he'll handle the most controversial questions before the Supreme Court.

How Is Kavanaugh Likely To Rule On Critical Issues? Here's A Look At His Record

5:33am October 08, 2018

by Colin Dwyer

The newly minted Supreme Court justice will have the opportunity to weigh in on a number of lightning-rod topics: abortion, guns, executive power and more. Here's a brief primer on his positions.

Police officers lead several protesters away from Flake's office Friday after the Senate cloture vote.

Protesters Make Final Push To Derail Kavanaugh's Bid Before Confirmation Vote

7:13pm October 05, 2018

by Colin Dwyer

As the Senate advanced Brett Kavanaugh's Supreme Court nomination, demonstrators remained determined in their opposition, showing support for the women who have accused the judge of sexual misconduct.

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WATCH LIVE: Senate To Take Decisive Vote on Kavanaugh

9:35am October 05, 2018

by NPR Staff

The Senate is taking a procedural vote on whether or not to move Judge Brett Kavanaugh's Supreme Court nomination forward. Watch the proceedings on the Senate floor live.