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Kavanaugh stresses independence: ‘No one is above the law’
U.S. Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh repeatedly stressed the importance of judicial independence as he faced questioning at his confirmation hearing on Wednesday.
Q&A: Why all the fighting about Kavanaugh’s records?
Senate Democrats looking to win the battle of public opinion over Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh are essentially accusing Republicans of concealing evidence to ensure his confirmation before the midterm election.
Chaos marks start of Kavanaugh confirmation hearing (UPDATE)
Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh promised Tuesday to be a "team player" if confirmed to the closely divided court, declaring that he will be a "pro-law judge" who won't decide cases based on his personal views.
Kavanaugh’s ties to disgraced mentor loom over confirmation
Seeking confirmation to a federal judgeship after years of Democratic opposition, Brett Kavanaugh turned to one of his most powerful mentors for a boost.
Johnson praises Kavanaugh, expects Senate confirmation
U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson, a Republican, is praising President Donald Trump's pick for the U.S. Supreme Court, saying he expects a swift confirmation of Brett Kavanaugh.
Could hard-right Supreme Court haunt GOP? History says maybe
Be careful what you wish for.
Supreme Court nominee Kavanaugh’s gun views are clear
Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh says he recognizes that gun, drug and gang violence "has plagued all of us." Still, he believes the Constitution limits how far government can go to restrict gun use to prevent crime.
Kaul doesn’t know if he would defend abortion ban
The Democratic attorney general hopeful Josh Kaul says he would have to study Wisconsin's abortion ban before deciding whether to defend it in court.
View from around the state: Kavanaugh needs a good vetting
Judge Brett Kavanaugh's nomination to replace retiring Justice Anthony M. Kennedy on the U.S. Supreme Court comes at a tense moment.
Kavanaugh’s women law clerks hail court pick as ‘advocate’
Women who have served as law clerks for Judge Brett Kavanaugh have written a letter to the Senate Judiciary Committee encouraging the U.S. Supreme Court nominee's confirmation.
Baldwin won’t back Trump’s pick for US Supreme Court
Democratic U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin says she will not support President Donald Trump's pick for the Supreme Court, saying Brett Kavanaugh would "turn back the clock on a woman's constitutional right and freedom to make her own health care choices."
Wisconsin response to Trump court pick breaks on party lines
The response to President Donald Trump's pick for the next U.S. Supreme Court justice is breaking along partisan lines in Wisconsin.
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- Amended complaint filed in federal court against State Bar of Wisconsin seeks punitive damages
- United Healthcare suit against cancer drug distributor time-barred
- Trump’s Wisconsin visit warns of jail time if he violates a trial gag order
- Dane County court overturns residential solar decision
- Judge faces formal complaint from state board
- Bankruptcies up 16% in U.S.
- (Updated) Wisconsin law enforcement clash with pro-Palestinian Madison protestors
- Gov. Evers seeks applicants for Lafayette County Circuit Court
- Complaint against University filed by Wisconsin law firm over $1.9M given to Palestinian students
- Hush money trial judge raises threat of jail as he finds Trump violated gag order, fines him $9K
- Active shooter ‘neutralized’ outside Wisconsin middle school
- Audit finds Wisconsin Capitol Police emergency response times up, calls for better tracking
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