Law

Justice Brett Kavanaugh Will Sit For His First Supreme Court Arguments This Week

5:55pm October 08, 2018

by Scott Horsley

Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh will have a ceremonial swearing on Monday. After the highly partisan confirmation fight, concerns about the public's perception of the court are front and center.

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Politics & Government

GOP's Kavanaugh Victory Is A Midterm Motivator, Lotter Says

9:02am October 08, 2018

David Greene talks to ex-White House adviser Marc Lotter about the future of the Supreme Court and GOP strategy after the controversial appointment of Brett Kavanaugh. NPR's Scott Horsley weighs in.

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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.

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg speaks during the annual F8 conference in San Jose, Calif., on May 1. California passed legislation that would allow users to sue for damages for data breaches like the one Facebook recently suffered.

Why The Tech Industry Wants Federal Control Over Data Privacy Laws

5:31am October 08, 2018

by Dina Temple-Raston

Though new data privacy laws in Europe and California have put the tech industry on the defensive, it's moving to craft federal legislation that would pre-empt state laws.

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News Brief: Supreme Court, Pompeo Trip, Missing Saudi Journalist

5:13am October 08, 2018

The confirmation fight is over, Brett Kavanaugh is the newest associate justice. U.S. Secretary of State Pompeo wrapped up his 4th visit to North Korea. And, a Saudi journalist is missing in Turkey.

National

Recent Violence Against Police Officers

5:16pm October 07, 2018

After seven law enforcement officers were shot — one fatally — in South Carolina this week, NPR's Michel Martin talks with Maria Haberfeld of CUNY's John Jay College of Criminal Justice.

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What's Next For The Supreme Court This Term

8:07am October 07, 2018

by Nina Totenberg

With the start of a new Supreme Court term and a new justice confirmed, we look at what we can expect from the country's highest court in the months ahead.

In this handout photo provided by the Supreme Court, Chief Justice John G. Roberts, Jr., administers the constitutional oath to Judge Brett M. Kavanaugh as his wife Ashley Kavanaugh holds the Bible while joined by their daughters Margaret and Liza at the

A Quick Look At Brett Kavanaugh, The New Supreme Court Justice

7:01am October 07, 2018

by William Conlon

Here's a brief look at some key information about Kavanaugh as he begins his lifetime appointment to the nation's highest court.

Judge Brett Kavanaugh prepares for confirmation hearings before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Sept. 6. The Senate voted to confirm Kavanaugh Saturday.

Brett Kavanaugh Sworn In As Newest Supreme Court Justice

11:32pm October 06, 2018

by Brian Naylor

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.

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Narrow Senate Vote Confirms Kavanaugh To Supreme Court

5:25pm October 06, 2018

by Scott Detrow

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.