What Is Amy Coney Barrett's Stance On Issues That Often Arise Before Supreme Court?
Judge Amy Coney Barrett fielded questions from senators on Tuesday on the second day of her confirmation hearings for the U.S. Supreme Court.
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Courageous Conversations Across a Growing Divide: One Small Step
In a time of polarization and political division, NPR and StoryCorps explore whether simple but courageous acts — talking and listening — can be a countervailing force to national discord.
Men In Alleged Kidnapping Plot Also Considered Targeting Virginia Governor, FBI Says
Special Agent Richard Trask revealed the Virginia connection for the first time on Tuesday, testifying in a federal court in Michigan.
How Does It Feel To Be Nominated To The Supreme Court? Barrett: It's Complicated
The Supreme Court nominee says her personal choices would not inform how she would apply the law if she is confirmed. Amy Coney Barrett also says she understands the opposition and criticism.
Barrett On George Floyd: Obvious That 'Racism Persists In Our Country'
Judge Amy Coney Barrett said watching the video of George Floyd's killing was "very, very personal" for her family, given that she has two Black children adopted from Haiti.
U.S. Appeals Court Sides With Texas On One-Per-County Ballot Drop-Off
The court says Gov. Greg Abbott's rule is a refinement of an expansion of voting options, not a restriction or burden on voter rights. Voting rights groups have spoken out against limiting the sites.
In Careful Answer, Barrett Doesn't Rule Out Recusal On Potential Trump Election Case
The Supreme Court nominee didn't say she would recuse and didn't say she wouldn't in the event a Trump election case came before the high court, but she agreed to evaluate the matter on its merits.
Biden Says He's 'Not A Fan' Of Expanding The Supreme Court
The Biden campaign has tried for weeks to shift the focus away from questions over whether he would, as president, seek to increase the number of Supreme Court justices.
3 Key States Have To Wait Until Election Day To Count Mail-In Ballots
Voters and politicians alike will be clamoring for quick results on Nov. 3. But in some swing states, where law prevents early absentee ballot processing, that won't be possible.
Barrett Tries To Float Above Democrats' Snares, Including On Election Delay
The Senate Judiciary Committee's ranking member is trying to pin down Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett on policy and legal questions — and she is trying to avoid committing to nearly anything.