A Liberal Law Professor On His Endorsement Of Kavanaugh
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks with Akhil Reed Amar, a professor of law at Yale University, about his endorsement of Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh.
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Kavanaugh Looks On Path To Supreme Court Confirmation, After 4 Days Of Hearings
Nothing during the hearings seemed to change the likelihood that the judge is headed for a spot on the nation's highest court. But the week did help elevate the profiles of two Democratic senators.
The Russia Investigations: Can There Be A Final Answer On 'Collusion'?
Trump attorneys and the special counsel's office have been discussing a possible interview. But leaks of a new book reveal an ex-Trump lawyer has argued the president should never agree to a sit-down.
The Resistance At The Kavanaugh Hearings: More Than 200 Arrests
Opponents of Kavanaugh's nomination don't have the votes to derail his confirmation, but protesters voiced their concerns at his hearing about a conservative majority's impact on the Supreme Court.
Leaving An Administration
In light of the anonymous The New York Times op-ed written by a senior administration official, NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Peter Edelman who publically resigned from the Clinton administration.
Obama Hits Midterm Campaign Trail
The former president made a rare campaign appearance Saturday in Orange County, Calif. The historically conservative county is transforming, symbolizing the inroads Democrats hope to make in Congress.
Nike's New Ad Campaign Divides Law Enforcement
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with the National President of the Fraternal Order of Police Chuck Canterbury about why his organization condemned Nike's Colin Kaepernick ad as an "insult."
Brazilian Candidate, Recovering From Stabbing, May Be Gaining An Advantage
Jair Bolsonaro was attacked while campaigning on Thursday. Experts say the hardliner may see his lead increase through television exposure and candidates who are pulling back attack ads.
Saturday Politics: Kavanaugh, The Mysterious Op-Ed
Washington is recovering from a week of Supreme Court hearings and the publication of an anonymous op-ed that rattled the White House.
Former 'New York Times' Executive Editor Jill Abramson On Anonymous Op-Ed
The search continues for the anonymous author of a New York Times op-ed. NPR's Scott Simon asks Jill Abramson, former executive editor at the Times, what effects it could have on the press.