Brett Kavanaugh Coverage

Fact check: Did Trump Supreme Court picks agree Roe v. Wade is 'established precedent'

Rep. Don Beyer of Northern Virginia tweeted that Supreme Court justices Neil Gorsuch, Brett Kavanaugh, and Amy Coney Barrett "assured the Senate Judiciary Committee and the American people that Roe (v. Wade) was 'established precedent.'" PolitiFact checks his claim.

Warren Fiske, PolitiFact reporter

Justice Kavanaugh Tests Positive for COVID

Justice Brett Kavanaugh has tested positive for the coronavirus, a Supreme Court spokeswoman said Friday. She said the justice had been fully vaccinated since January and that he was not showing symptoms of the virus.

Adam Liptak, New York Times

Editorial: Senate's ideological expedience trumps needs of the nation

Monday, Oct. 12, 2020 -- This morning the United States Senate will open hearings on its top priority. That confirmation of Amy Coney Barrett to the U.S. Supreme Court takes precedence over everything reflects just how oblivious the Senate is to the priorities, and more significantly needs of the American people.

New allegation against Kavanaugh prompts calls for impeachment

The issue isn't just whether it happened, but whether the FBI knew - and buried it - before Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh was confirmed.

Senator urged FBI to reach out to Kavanaugh witness, letter shows

Days before Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh's confirmation, a Democratic senator urged the FBI to reach out to a witness who had key information about alleged misconduct by the nominee while at Yale, according to a letter obtained by CNN.

By Lauren Fox, Manu Raju and Ariane de Vogue, CNN

'Truth isn't truth:' Most memorable quotes of 2018

Yale Law School librarians have released their list of the most notable quotes of 2018, and Rudy Guiliani tops the list.

GOP says it can withstand 'blue wave' in NC

The first midterm election after a new president takes the White House is often a rough one for the president's political party.

NC Dems take aim at GOP super-majorities

North Carolina Democrats, bolstered by hopes of a so-called "blue wave," are hoping to crack Republican super-majorities in the state legislature. Republicans are working to hold onto their margin of power.

Laura Leslie, WRAL Capitol Bureau chief

Ford nominated for UNC distinguished alumna award

Dr. Christine Blasey Ford, who testified against now Supreme Court associate justice Brett Kavanaugh, has been nominated for a UNC-Chapel Hill Distinguished Alumna and Alumnus award.

Deborah Strange, Digital journalist

Woman shares story of sex assault after 50 years

As divisive as the confirmation hearings for U.S. Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh were, advocates for sexual assault victims say there may be some good that comes out of it.

Calls to hotline for sex assault victims spike after Kavanaugh hearings

As divisive as the confirmation hearings for U.S. Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh were, advocates for sexual assault victims say there may be some good that comes out of it.

Amanda Lamb, WRAL reporter

President Trump swears in Brett Kavanaugh

President Donald Trump swore in Brett Kavanaugh as an associate justice of the Supreme Court of the United States on Monday night.

Trump apologizes to Kavanaugh for sexual misconduct allegations during confirmation

President Donald Trump apologized to Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh for "the terrible pain and suffering" he and his family were "forced to endure" during his confirmation process, at a ceremonial swearing-in event at the White House on Monday evening.

By Maegan Vazquez and Kate Sullivan, CNN

With battle over, a new justice quickly gets to work and sets a record

WASHINGTON -- A day after the bitter fight over his nomination ended in his elevation to the Supreme Court, Justice Brett Kavanaugh was in his new chambers Sunday, preparing for the arguments the court is to hear as it enters the second week of its term.

Adam Liptak, New York Times

NC Republicans rally for Kavanaugh

North Carolina Republicans held a news conference Sunday afternoon, praising senators for confirming Justice Brett Kavanaugh, despite what they called a "smear campaign" spearheaded by Democrats.

Republican women praise Kavanaugh confirmation, call sexual assault claims 'outlandish'

North Carolina Republicans held a news conference Sunday afternoon, praising senators for confirming Justice Brett Kavanaugh, despite what they called a "smear campaign" spearheaded by Democrats.

Sarah Krueger, WRAL reporter

How Kavanaugh Showed His Rage and Won His Fight for Court Seat

Judge Brett Kavanaugh testifies before the Senate Judiciary Committee, on Capitol Hill in Washington, Sept. 27, 2018. Kavanaugh's fire-and-fury performance -- "you have replaced 'advice and consent' with search and destroy" -- gave him the momentum he needed through the most dramatic Supreme Court confirmation battle in a quarter-century. (Gabriella Demczuk/The New York Times)

Protesters against Kavanaugh confirmation gather in Raleigh

Protesters against Brett Kavanaugh's confirmation to the Supreme Court gathered outside Raleigh's Legislative Building on Saturday.

Protesters against Kavanaugh confirmation gather in Raleigh

After Brett Kavanaugh's confirmation was finalized Saturday afternoon, dozens of people gathered outside the Legislative Building in Raleigh to voice their opposition to the new justice.

Sarah Krueger, WRAL reporter

WATCH: US Senate confirms Kavanaugh nomination

US Senators are voting during a rare Saturday session to confirm Brett Kavanaugh to the U.S. Supreme Court.

Protests erupt in DC before Kavanaugh vote

Protesters have gathered in Washington, DC before the Senate takes a final vote on Brett Kavanaugh's confirmation to the U.S. Senate.

Protesters rally in DC before Kavanaugh vote

Protesters are outside of the Supreme Court in Washington, D.C., ahead of the Brett Kavanaugh Supreme Court confirmation vote.

First on Kavanaugh's SCOTUS docket: NC gerrymandering challenge

Should Brett Kavanaugh take his seat as is expected on the US Supreme Court, he will be a key vote in the North Carolina gerrymandering case.

Susan Collins just made Brett Kavanaugh a Supreme Court justice

Susan Collins ended the drama of Brett Kavanaugh's nomination to the Supreme Court just before 4 p.m. Eastern time Friday.

Analysis by Chris Cillizza, CNN Editor-at-large

Sen. Susan Collins signals how she will vote on Kavanaugh nomination

U.S. Sen. Susan Collins announces how she will vote on Brett Kavanaugh's nomination to the Supreme Court. The Main Republican is seen as a key vote in whether the nomination succeeds or fails.