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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… -
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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… -
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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… -
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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… -
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4 Lessons of the Kavanaugh Confirmation Fight
Legal experts say the fight over Justice Brett Kavanaugh’s nomination to the Supreme Court may have reached a low point in the history of the confirmation process. But legal experts who spoke to The Daily Signal aren’t clear what the lessons are going forward. Some are more optimistic than others about what to expect from… -
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How Justice Kavanaugh Will Change the Supreme Court
Brett Kavanaugh was sworn in as the newest justice on the U.S. Supreme Court on Saturday and he will begin hearing oral arguments on Tuesday, Oct. 7, when the court comes back from its Columbus Day holiday. Those who expect rapid, radical changes in the jurisprudence of the court are likely to be disappointed. But… -
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The Daily Signal Podcast: What Happened When a Pro-Kavanaugh Woman Went to a Protest
One of the left’s major strategies was to pit women against Brett Kavanaugh—and to label women who supported him as traitors to their gender. We discuss with two women who marched on Capitol Hill to defend Kavanaugh. Plus: We debate the new movie “A Star Is Born.” We also cover these stories: Nikki Haley, ambassador… -
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Anger Recedes as Normalcy, Good Humor Mark Kavanaugh’s First Day on Supreme Court
Justice Brett Kavanaugh appeared at oral arguments for the first time Tuesday, where the bitterness attending his confirmation appeared to break, if only a little. Throughout his first sitting, Kavanaugh projected command and interacted warmly with his new colleagues, several of whom were especially lighthearted during the arguments. “We wish you a long and happy… -
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Podcast: Sen. Joni Ernst on Kavanaugh and US Military Strength
On today’s Columbus Day edition of the show, we feature an interview with Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, about the military, Syria, trade, and Judge Brett Kavanaugh. She recently spoke at The Heritage Foundation about the newly released 2019 Index of U.S. Military Strength. Also on today’s show: You’ll also hear from communications expert Dee Dee Bass… -
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We Hear You: The Final Days of Brett Kavanaugh’s Rocky Journey to the Supreme Court
Editor’s note: Brett Kavanaugh remained Topic One for our audience as the Senate moved toward a 50-48 vote Saturday to confirm him to the Supreme Court. We’re turning over this space again to your views. Don’t forget to write us at [email protected].—Ken McIntyre Dear Daily Signal: Where would we be without The Daily Signal and… -
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Media Misses: Kavanaugh Coverage Ignores Supporters
It’s safe to say that media bias these days is out of hand, but one network in particular has taken it to another level. Over an 18-day period, CNN personalities used the word “rape” 191 times in reference to Judge Brett Kavanaugh, according to a Media Research Center analysis. Even Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck… -
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Senate Confirms Brett Kavanaugh to Supreme Court, 50-48
The Senate voted 50-48 Saturday afternoon to confirm D.C. Circuit Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court after a rancorous, protracted confirmation fight that ended with multiple allegations of sexual assault. The vote, which concluded just before 4 p.m. EDT, was almost entirely along party lines. Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia was the sole Democrat to… -
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ACORN Veterans Among Those Harassing Public Officials in Kavanaugh Fight
Remember ACORN? The Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy in 2010 after a series of high-profile scandals involving undercover video investigations and allegations of voter fraud led to a loss of public and private support. But ACORN’s former staffers and some if its chapters have found a new home… -
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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… -
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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… -
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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. -
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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… -
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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… -
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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… -
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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…