John Paul Stevens: Politics is factor in retirement
April 21, 2014
John Paul Stevens says he thinks it’s appropriate for Supreme Court justices to factor in political considerations when weighing a decision to retire. “I think
Kagan sworn in as newest Supreme Court justice
August 7, 2010
Elena Kagan was sworn in Saturday as the 112th justice and fourth woman ever to serve on the Supreme Court. Chief Justice John Roberts administered
Kagan sails through confirmation
August 6, 2010
It’s all over but the celebrating and oath-taking for soon-to-be Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan. Kagan is joining President Barack Obama at the White House
Senate set to confirm Kagan
August 5, 2010
Her confirmation assured, Elena Kagan is on the brink of becoming the fourth woman ever to serve as a Supreme Court justice. The Senate is
Kagan on way to confirmation
August 3, 2010
A confirmation vote is all but assured for Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan as the Senate begins debate on making her the fourth female justice.
Kagan sailing towards nomination
July 1, 2010
Elena Kagan is speeding toward confirmation as the 112th Supreme Court justice, with Republicans showing little appetite for a long-shot filibuster attempt after sparring with
Republicans fail to rattle Kagan
June 30, 2010
Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan, who has displayed a cool demeanor and a sense of humor during her Senate Judiciary Committee hearing, was expected to
Kagan takes cautious road in confirmation hearings
June 29, 2010
Elena Kagan is following the path of every recent Supreme Court nominee in pledging “a fair shake for every American” who comes before the court
Obama selects Kagan for Supreme Court
May 10, 2010
Solicitor General Elena Kagan will be nominated Monday to the Supreme Court by President Barack Obama, a person familiar with the president’s thinking says, positioning
Hillary on Supreme Court job: It ain’t me babe
May 3, 2010
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton dismissed speculation she was interested in being named to the U.S. Supreme Court, saying intended to keep her current position