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Viewfinder: Emotional Moments During Christine Blasey Ford’s Testimony

A tear runs down the cheek of Representative Carolyn Malone (D-New York) as Christine Blasey Ford testifies during the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on the nomination of Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court on September 27th, 2018.

Pacific Standard Staff

Supreme Court nominee Judge Brett Kavanaugh appears before the Senate Judiciary Committee on September 4th, 2018, in Washington, D.C.

News in Brief

Should Trump Cut His Losses With Kavanaugh?

It might seem like an extreme move, but it wouldn't be unprecedented.

Seth Masket

Senator Cory Booker (D-New Jersey) listens as Senator Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii) questions Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh during the second day of his Supreme Court confirmation hearing on Capitol Hill on September 5th, 2018, in Washington, D.C.

Key Takeaways From Supreme Court Nominee Brett Kavanaugh’s Controversial Emails

Here's what you need to know about the confidential documents that Democratic senators have released to the public.

Emily Moon

Former Supreme Court nominee Robert Bork, pictured here in 2005.

News in Brief

The Ever-Present History of ‘Getting Borked’

Allegations of meddling in Brett Kavanaugh's nomination have resurfaced a decades-old smear campaign on the court—one that conservatives are still salty about.

Jack Herrera

The Environmental Protection Agency headquarters in Washington, D.C.

Environment

Republicans Want to Delay the Confirmation of Scott Pruitt’s Replacement

Given their narrow majority, Senate Republicans prefer to let Andrew Wheeler continue as acting administrator rather than squeeze in another confirmation fight before the November mid-terms.

Kate Wheeling

News in Brief

How Mitch McConnell Helped Shape the Future of the Supreme Court

The Republican senator has made it his primary goal to help the GOP continue winning elections, and by laying the groundwork for the Trump presidency, he's done just that.

Alec MacGillis