What Amy Coney Barrett's Supreme Court Nomination Means For Women's Rights
Ahead of the start to her confirmation hearing today, we'll talk about Amy Coney Barrett's record on women's rights — and how her nomination has illuminated where the definition of...
What Teenagers Think Of The Accusations Against Brett Kavanaugh
Teens and the Kavanaugh hearings. What do they think about how Washington is handling this moment? What lessons are they learning? We’ll ask teenagers from around the country.
Second Accusation For Kavanaugh And Lessons From Anita Hill
As a second woman accuses Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh of sexual misconduct, we speak with an investigative reporter who revealed key information about the Thomas-Hill hearings.
Week In The News: Kavanaugh Nominated, Fiery FBI Agent Hearing, Tension At NATO
A Supreme Court nominee. Trump at NATO. Daring rescue of the Thai soccer team. The roundtable dives in.
From The Travel Ban To Digital Privacy, This Term's SCOTUS Docket
The Supreme Court readies to weigh in on gerrymandering, digital privacy, and the gay marriage wedding cake. We’ll look at the docket for the new term.
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Week In The News: Trump Meets Xi, Nuclear Senate, Syrian Attack
Trump launches an attack on Syria. Our nuclear Senate. Bannon bumped. Our weekly news round table goes behind the headlines.
Week In The News: Trump’s SCOTUS Pick, Immigration Impact, Cabinet Battles
Uproar over Trump’s immigration ban. A Supreme Court pick. A Trump blowup with Australia. New fighting in Ukraine. Our weekly news roundtable goes behind the headlines.
President Trump's SCOTUS Pick
In our 100-Day Spotlight on the Trump administration: The president announces his pick for the Supreme Court. We’ll look at the nominee and confirmation battle ahead.
The Supreme Court At Large In An Election Year
The Supreme Court and the candidates. What a Trump or a Clinton presidency could mean for the High Court as it kicks off a new year.
Week In The News: EgyptAir Flight Crashes, Trump's SCOTUS Nominee List, Overtime Pay
An Egypt Air flight goes down at sea. Battle over Zika fight funding. The Democratic Party rift grows. Our weekly news roundtable goes behind the headlines.
Considering Supreme Court Nominee Merrick Garland
The battle now over President Obama’s brand new Supreme Court nominee.
Obama Taps Merrick Garland As Supreme Court Nominee
Two top legal scholars analyze the merits of President Obama's nominee for the U.S. Supreme Court, Merrick Garland.
A Post-Scalia Court On Abortion
The Supreme Court takes up the restrictive Texas abortion law. We’ll look at the case, the real world stakes, and the High Court without Scalia.
Filling Scalia's Seat
With the sudden death of conservative Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia, a battle looms over who will replace him.
SCOTUS Stalls Clean Power Plan
The Supreme Court hits the brakes on the heart of President Obama’s push to fight global warming. We’ll dig in.
SCOTUS Tackles Affirmative Action, Again
The Supreme Court once again takes up affirmative action on college campuses in a season of campus activism. We will weigh the oral arguments.
Planned Parenthood And Modern Reproductive Health
We look at the battle over Planned Parenthood, women’s reproductive rights, fetal tissue and the future of women’s health services in America.
Voting Rights On Trial, Again
A voting rights showdown in North Carolina. We’ll look at the local politics and the national implications.
A New Way To De-Segregate Housing In America
The Obama Administration just announced controversial rules to address segregation, almost fifty years after the Fair Housing Act. Critics call it “social engineering.”
The Supreme Court: What To Make Of The Rulings, And What's Next
Same-sex marriage. Obamacare. Lethal injection. Voting rights. Redistricting. A big look at the Supreme Court term.