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College Students Push University to Cancel Class Taught by Kavanaugh
Students at George Mason University are advocating the termination of Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh, who is scheduled to teach a George Mason law class in England this summer. Kavanaugh is currently scheduled to teach the class “Creation of the Constitution” to George Mason University’s Antonin Scalia Law School students in Runnymede, England, where the Magna…Mary Margaret Olohan -
Senate Confirms Rao to Succeed Kavanaugh on DC Circuit Court
President Donald Trump’s nominee to fill the vacancy on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit left by now-Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh was confirmed by the Senate on Wednesday 53-46. The vote to confirm Neomi Rao to the appellate court was entirely along party lines, with Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., not voting….Rachel del Guidice -
Media’s Different Handling of Kavanaugh, Virginia Lieutenant Governor Accusations
The uncorroborated sexual assault allegation against Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax, a Democrat, has drawn comparisons to the uncorroborated allegations against Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh. Fairfax issued a statement early Monday morning disputing a report by the right-wing blog Big League Politics, which linked Fairfax to an accusation of sexual assault at the 2004 Democratic National Convention. Fairfax…Peter Hasson -
Trump Targets 9th Circuit, Kavanaugh’s Former Seat Among 51 Judicial Renominations
President Donald Trump renominated 51 federal judges on Wednesday, including the replacement for now-Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit and two nominees for the liberal 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. The nominations are going back to the Senate after having been left over from the…Fred Lucas -
The Left Attacks Trump’s Pick to Replace Brett Kavanaugh for Her Smart College Writings
Young conservatives, be warned: Reasonable ideas written in college—such as the notion that binge drinking can lead to dangerous consequences for young women—can and will be twisted and used against you should you be nominated for high-powered positions two and a half decades later. That’s what’s happening to Neomi Rao, President Donald Trump’s nominee to…Kelsey Bolar -
Justice Sonia Sotomayor Shares How She Welcomed Brett Kavanaugh After His Confirmation
Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor related one of her first exchanges with Justice Brett Kavanaugh following his bitter confirmation during a wide-ranging interview Saturday with CNN. In welcoming Kavanaugh, Sotomayor recounted a story about Justice Clarence Thomas’ arrival at the Supreme Court in 1991. “It was Justice Thomas who tells me that when he first came to…Kevin Daley -
Trump Taps Regulatory Czar to Succeed Kavanaugh on DC Circuit
President Donald Trump will nominate Neomi Rao, administrator of the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, for a seat on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit. Speaking at the White House’s Diwali celebration Tuesday, the president said he was slated to make the announcement on Wednesday, but was so delighted by the…Kevin Daley -
Brett Kavanaugh Won’t Collect $600,000 GoFundMe Award Raised to Support Him
Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh will not accept a $600,000 award from a GoFundMe page established to support him as he faced allegations of sexual misconduct from several women. Conservative blogger John Hawkins, who launched the GoFundMe effort on Sept. 24, received a statement from former Kavanaugh law clerk Travis Lenkner indicating that the justice…Kevin Daley -
Judiciary Chairman Refers Avenatti and His Client to Justice Department Over Kavanaugh Claims
Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley has referred attorney Michael Avenatti and his client, Julie Swetnick, to the Justice Department and FBI for investigation into their claims about Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh. “I am writing to refer Mr. Michael Avenatti and Ms. Julie Swetnick for investigation,” Grassley, an Iowa Republican, wrote in a letter to Attorney…Chuck Ross -
Fellow Alumni Seek to Rescind Sen. Susan Collins’ Honorary Degree for Kavanaugh Vote
Hundreds of alumni and faculty are calling on a university to take back an honorary degree it gave to Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, in retaliation for her vote to confirm Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court. Graduates and professors of St. Lawrence University in New York published letters–addressed to the school’s president, board of trustees,…Troy Worden -
4 Scenarios for the Cases Kavanaugh Missed
Justice Brett Kavanaugh was sworn in and joined the Supreme Court on Oct. 6, after the court had completed the first week of its 2018-2019 term. By that time, the court had already heard arguments in six cases with only eight justices. These cases dealt with age discrimination in employment, Congress delegating lawmaking authority to…Elizabeth Slattery -
The Daily Signal Podcast: Sen. Lindsey Graham Speaks Out on ‘Character Assassination’ of Kavanaugh
When things got ugly for Brett Kavanaugh, Lindsey Graham was one of his most forceful defenders. The South Carolina senator sat down to share his thinking with our editor-in-chief, Rob Bluey. The interview took place at President’s Club, an annual gathering hosted by The Heritage Foundation—we’ll play it for you in this episode. Plus: We’ll…Katrina Trinko -
McConnell, Graham Recount Highlights, Lowlights of Kavanaugh Fight
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell was first elected in 1984, but says his biggest achievement to date is something that didn’t happen. “My decision not to fill the Supreme Court vacancy during the 2016 election was the most consequential decision I’ve ever made,” McConnell, R-Ky., said Tuesday night at The Heritage Foundation President’s Club meeting…Fred Lucas -
Susan Rice’s Son Pursues Assault Charges in Incident at Pro-Kavanaugh Event at Stanford
The son of former Obama national security adviser Susan Rice, a pro-Trump College Republicans leader, is pressing “full charges” against a fellow Stanford University student who he says assaulted him at an event supporting new Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh. John David Rice-Cameron, Rice's son and president of the Stanford College Republicans, alleges that fellow Stanford sophomore…Neetu Chandak -
Pro-Kavanaugh Group Airs ‘Thank You’ Ad for Sen. Susan Collins
A group that advocates more conservative judges on the nation’s courts has bought advertising to thank Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, for her speech and vote to confirm Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court. Sources familiar with the Judicial Crisis Network’s six-figure ad buy said it consists of a single ad that began airing last week…Troy Worden -
We Hear You: Haley at the UN, Kavanaugh on the Supreme Court, and ‘Gosnell’ at the Multiplex
Editor's note: Brett Kavanaugh's ascension to the Supreme Court drew much comment from our audience, but so did the unexpected news that Nikki Haley will leave her post at the United Nations (not to mention the "Gosnell" movie and the #WalkAway movement). Don't forget to write us at [email protected].—Ken McIntyre Dear Daily Signal: Sorry to…Ken McIntyre -
Liberal Activists Just Made a Website Using Kavanaugh’s Name. That Could Be Illegal.
After enduring weeks of character attacks and a disgraceful media lynching, Brett Kavanaugh now sits on the Supreme Court. But some activists still aren’t letting it go. In a new assault on Kavanaugh, a liberal advocacy group has created a website called “brettkavanaugh.com.” Instead of containing accurate, truthful information about the justice’s professional credentials and…Hans von Spakovsky -
The Left Lost on Kavanaugh, So Now They Want to Abolish the Senate
After every political defeat, the left seems to blame anyone but themselves. Instead, they lash out at our political institutions. Whether it’s seeking to pack the Supreme Court, removing President Donald Trump from office by stretching the intent of the 25th Amendment, or calling on low-level bureaucrats to “resist” the president’s policies, the left has…Jarrett Stepman -
Will Kavanaugh Realign Racial Politics?
With nerves still raw from the wrenching confirmation process of now Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh, speculation whirls regarding what the political implications will be. Worth considering is where the racial lines will be drawn. Among the more aggressive voices from the Democratic side of the Senate Judiciary Committee fighting to derail the Kavanaugh nomination…Star Parker -
Trump Isn’t Stopping With Kavanaugh. He Just Nominated 13 More Judges.
President Donald Trump announced his 18th wave of judicial nominees Wednesday night, just four days after the Senate confirmed Justice Brett Kavanaugh to the U.S. Supreme Court. Wednesday’s nominees include two candidates for the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals and three for the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. The 2nd Circuit is based…Kevin Daley