The Senate is gearing up for its most contentious fight of the year: hearings to confirm Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court. Tom Jipping, a Heritage legal scholar and a veteran of past nomination battles, shares what we should expect. Plus: The Justice Department takes sides in the legal fight between Harvard University and Asian-American applicants.

We also cover these stories:

  • President Donald Trump cancels a raise for federal employees.
  • Gas prices are significantly higher this Labor Day weekend than they were last year.
  • California man threatens Boston Globe employees, and is arrested.
  • Sarah Palin wasn’t invited to any of John McCain’s memorial services.

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