Supreme Court

Armstrong co-sponsors resolution to keep 9 Supreme Court justices

WASHINGTON (KVRR) – North Dakota Republican Congressman Kelly Armstrong is a co-sponsor of a proposed constitutional amendment that would keep nine justices on the U.S. Supreme Court. House Democrats introduced a bill to add four seats to the Supreme Court after President Biden announced a commission to examine the idea.  Supporters say they want to counter the court’s rightward tilt…

Trump, Minnesota GOP candidates ask Supreme Court to separate late absentee ballots

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – The campaigns for President Donald Trump and Republican state legislative candidates in Minnesota are petitioning the Minnesota Supreme Court to separate all mailed ballots received after Election Day in case of legal challenges to their validity. The petition is the latest challenge to Minnesota’s seven-day extension for absentee ballots.  Earlier, a federal appeals court panel heard arguments…

Barrett confirmed as Supreme Court justice in partisan vote

WASHINGTON (AP) – Amy Coney Barrett is headed to to the Supreme Court. The Senate confirmed President Donald Trump’s nominee in a 52-48 vote with Republicans overpowering Democratic opposition a week before Election Day. Barrett will be the third Supreme Court justice nominated by Trump. At 48, she is likely secure a conservative court majority for years to come. With…

WATCH LIVE: Final day of hearings for Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett

The Senate Judiciary Committee holds an Executive Business Meeting, followed by day four of the nomination hearing for Amy Coney Barrett. Posted by Fox News on Thursday, October 15, 2020   WASHINGTON (AP) – The Senate Judiciary Committee is poised to take the first steps toward approving Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett. After the two days of questioning, the…

WATCH LIVE: Day three of confirmation hearings for Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett

Barrett Hearing Day 3: The Senate Judiciary Committee holds a confirmation hearing for Supreme Court nominee Judge Amy Coney Barrett. Tune in to Fox News Channel for live coverage.LIVE BLOG: https://fxn.ws/33UHQrA Posted by Fox News on Wednesday, October 14, 2020 WASHINGTON (AP) – Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett returns to Capitol Hill for a third day of confirmation hearings…

WATCH: Senate Judiciary Committee hearings for Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett

Day 2: The Senate Judiciary Committee holds a confirmation hearing for Supreme Court nominee Judge Amy Coney Barrett. Tune in to Fox News Channel for live coverage.LIVE BLOG: https://fxn.ws/36YQiYL Posted by Fox News on Tuesday, October 13, 2020   WASHINGTON, DC — Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett takes questions today from the Senate Judiciary Committee. Tags: amy coney barrett,…

WATCH: Opening statement by Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett

The Senate Judiciary Committee continues its confirmation hearing for Supreme Court nominee Judge Amy Coney Barrett. Tune in to Fox News Channel for live coverage.LIVE BLOG: https://fxn.ws/2SKKTfx Posted by Fox News on Monday, October 12, 2020   WASHINGTON (AP) – Confirmation hearings for Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett are set to begin. The Senate is charging ahead Monday morning…

Senator Cramer Calls Judge Barrett An “Oustanding” Choice For SCOTUS

The Judiciary Committee has set confirmation hearings to start October 12th.

BISMARCK, N.D.- North Dakota Senator Kevin Cramer sits down with Supreme Court nominee Judge Amy Coney Barrett. Cramer says he had a wonderful talk with her and is supportive of her nomination. However, he says his decision on voting to confirm her will remain secret for respect for his colleagues in the Judiciary Committee. Cramer says the committee will have…

President Trump makes his nomination for Supreme Court

President Donald J. Trump makes the announcement of his nominee for Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the U.S. in the Rose Garden.Tune in to Fox News Channel for continuing coverage. Posted by Fox News on Saturday, September 26, 2020   (FOX9) President Donald Trump on Saturday announced his nomination to fill the U.S. Supreme Court seat vacated by…