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Read the Full Remarks Sen. Susan Collins Made to Explain Why She’s a Yes on Kavanaugh
Sen. Susan Collins delivered these remarks on the Senate floor Oct. 5 to explain why she had decided to vote to confirm Judge Brett Kavanaugh. Mr. President, the five previous times that I have come to the floor to explain my vote on the nomination of a justice to the United States Supreme Court, I…Sen. Susan Collins -
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Grassley Alleges Media ‘Bias’ in Kavanaugh Coverage
Sen. Chuck Grassley let reporters know in no uncertain terms that he wasn’t happy with their coverage of the protests on Capitol Hill of Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, citing what he called an example of their “bias.” “Now, I would never use the word ‘fake news.’ I consider you folks the policemen for our…Troy Worden -
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They’re Women Who Support Kavanaugh. So the Media Ignored Them.
Laura Cox Kaplan has known Judge Brett Kavanaugh for years. Watch her exclusive interview with The Daily Signal to see why she and others decided to speak out.Kelsey Bolar -
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What the FBI Report on Kavanaugh Really Tells Us
The new FBI report on Supreme Court nominee Judge Brett Kavanaugh that was being reviewed by senators Thursday makes it clear that there is absolutely no reason to further delay the confirmation vote on his nomination. America would be well-served if the Senate seats this extraordinarily qualified judge on the nation’s highest court. Senate Judiciary…Hans von Spakovsky -
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Kavanaugh Defends ‘Emotional’ Hearing Remarks, Says Would Be ‘Even-Keeled’ Judge
In an op-ed published Thursday, Judge Brett Kavanaugh explained his “emotional” testimony delivered to the Senate last week and made a final case for his Supreme Court confirmation, which the Senate is expected to vote on this weekend. “I testified before the Judiciary Committee last Thursday to defend my family, my good name, and my…Tristan Justice -
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Facebook Employees Upset Over Executive Sitting Behind Kavanaugh
Facebook employees are reportedly in the midst of a weeklong meltdown after Joel Kaplan, vice president for global policy, sat behind Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh during Kavanaugh’s Sept. 27 testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee. Hundreds of Facebook employees expressed their displeasure with Kaplan since Kavanaugh’s testimony, according to reports in The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal, citing sources…Peter Hasson -
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Why Iowa’s Joni Ernst Is Supporting Kavanaugh
Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, visited The Heritage Foundation to talk about Thursday’s release of the 2019 Index of U.S. Military Strength. Prior to her speech, Ernst spoke to Daily Signal Editor-in-Chief Rob Bluey about the military, Syria, trade, and Judge Brett Kavanaugh. Bluey: The U.S. Index of Military Strength is an assessment of how our…Rob Bluey -
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The Daily Signal Podcast: Kavanaugh Fight Shows Supreme Court Is Too Important
The fight over Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh is nearing a verdict. But it’s worth taking a step back and considering why this fight became so ugly, so brutal, and what it says about the Supreme Court’s role in our society. We discuss with Kim Holmes, executive vice president of The Heritage Foundation. Plus: We’ll…Katrina Trinko -
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Problematic Women: Conservative Women Are Responding to Brett Kavanaugh
Are the attacks on Judge Brett Kavanaugh backfiring for liberals? Plus: MSNBC’s Mika Brzezinski went after Kellyanne Conway, demanding she share more about her sexual assault; Melania Trump visits Africa; and a female pro-life activist was roundhouse kicked by a man on a busy street corner in broad daylight. All that and more in this…Kelsey Bolar -
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Women Who Actually Know Kavanaugh Share Why They #StandWithBrett
More than two dozen women who personally know D.C. Circuit Judge Brett Kavanaugh from different times in his life gathered Thursday at the Capitol to share why they are standing by him amid allegations of sexual misconduct by Christine Blasey Ford and others. The women hand-delivered more than 100 letters that personally testify to his…Kelsey Bolar -
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Kavanaugh Protesters Chase Down Rand Paul at DC Airport
Protesters against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh chased down Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., at Reagan National Airport just outside Washington, D.C. As Paul was exiting the airport Monday, the group of several women began shouting at Paul, asking him if he would call for an investigation into Kavanaugh. Paul did not respond and continued walking, to which…Henry Rodgers -
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The Daily Signal Podcast: The Media’s Shameful Handling of Kavanaugh Accusations
Should the media be rushing to cover allegations with little or no corroboration? The Daily Signal’s Ken McIntyre, a veteran journalist who covered Maryland as a crime reporter in the 80s, joins us to discuss. Plus: We look at the disturbing trend of selfie deaths. We also cover these stories: After spending two weeks debating…Katrina Trinko -
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Harvard Students Want Kavanaugh Banned From Public Life, Because of #MeToo
Day by day, the #MeToo movement’s credibility is getting chipped away. The allegation being peddled by porn actress Stormy Daniels’ lawyer, Michael Avenatti, is one obvious example. Accusing Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh of spiking girls’ drinks and running a gang-rape ring at parties in high school isn’t only not credible, it’s offensive and undermines…Kelsey Bolar -
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The Political Pasts of the Lawyers Representing Kavanaugh Accusers
The lawyers for the three women accusing Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh of sexual misconduct all have been on the legal battlefields of either celebrity or politics. One ran for office multiple times as a Democrat. Another was a federal appointee of both Presidents Bill Clinton and Barack Obama. Still another defended the alleged misconduct…Fred Lucas -
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Sen. Flake, I Was Assaulted by a Stranger. Here’s Why I Want Kavanaugh Confirmed.
This letter was sent Oct. 2 to Sen. Jeff Flake, R-Ariz. Dear Senator, The issues of rape and sexual assault are not abstract concepts for me. In 1996 while pregnant with my first child, I was assaulted by a stranger on my morning run near my home in Northern Virginia. His intent was to rape…Penny Young Nance -
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Kavanaugh Uproar Has Shown Some Senators Don’t Understand Due Process
Supreme Court appointments are perhaps the most important confirmations of our lifetime because they are lifetime appointments. They directly affect our lives and American jurisprudence for decades. It is the selection of who determines the law of the land. As a constitutional conservative, I want jurists who are eminently qualified but are also mindful of…Michael Ramirez -
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Fight Over Kavanaugh Proves Supreme Court Has Become Too Powerful
The stakes are high—very high. The confirmation process for Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh has been a battle royale. But why should one government official’s position be so existentially important? Yes, control of the Supreme Court hangs in the balance, but that raises the question as to why the court itself is so powerful. Could…Kim Holmes -
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Georgetown Professor Says White Men Should Be Castrated, Fed to Swine Over Kavanaugh Support
A professor at Georgetown University known for making incendiary comments against supporters of President Donald Trump said white men deserve “miserable deaths” for supporting Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh. C. Christine Fair, an associate professor at Georgetown in the School of Foreign Service, tweeted Saturday, saying white Republican men should die and an added bonus would be if…Henry Rodgers -
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FBI’s Previous Probes Would Have Looked Into Kavanaugh’s Drinking
Previous FBI background checks should have determined whether Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh had a substance abuse problem, former Attorney General Michael Mukasey told reporters Tuesday. Senate Democrats initially called for an FBI investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct by Kavanaugh. After that update of six previous background investigations commenced, however, many of the same…Fred Lucas -
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Kavanaugh’s Anger Is Justified
Brett Kavanaugh’s passionate outrage during his hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee last Thursday is generating scorn, not empathy, from plenty of liberals. “I couldn’t help but think that if a woman had ever performed that way, they would say ‘hysterical,’” House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., said Saturday, later adding, “I think that he…Chris Prudhome