brett kavanaugh

Published
January 17, 2019

Dana Milbank: Why would William Barr want to be attorney general? The answer should alarm President Trump

The nominee says he wants to protect the Justice Department's 'independence and reputation.'
Published
January 4, 2019

Marc A. Thiessen: From Kim to Kavanaugh, Trump had year of successes

2018 was a productive year for the president, who also stood firm against Iran and Russia.
Published
December 20, 2018

Collins tells Fox News about threats and harassment during Kavanaugh hearings

Maine's Republican senator said 'it was unlike anything I've ever seen in all the years that I have been privileged to serve in the Senate.'
Published
December 3, 2018

#MeToo flag to remain atop building near Sen. Collins’ Portland office

The Old Port building's owner raised the flag during the national drama over Brett Kavanaugh's Supreme Court nomination.
Published
November 9, 2018

Commentary: Kavanaugh debacle cost Democrats the Senate

Now Republicans have not only an expanded Senate majority, but also a pro-life majority.
Published
November 4, 2018

Jim Fossel: Rethinking our institutions is ill-advised

It's important to consider what might happen if your political opponents took advantage of your changes.
Published
October 26, 2018

Commentary: Tea party owes Mitch McConnell an apology

The Senate majority leader deserves credit for aggressive tactics that have packed the judiciary with strict constructionists.
Published
October 24, 2018

Despise Congress? You’re not alone

Just 14 percent of Americans approve of the legislative branch's performance, a new poll shows.
Published
October 23, 2018

Maine Voices: I’m the so-called rogue professor. USM was my rogue adjudicator

I took responsibility for not following procedures in starting a pop-up political course, then university officials succumbed to pressure, accused me of partisanship and barred me from teaching.
Published
October 23, 2018

Crowdfunding to pressure Collins on Kavanaugh vote likely to face legal challenge

The unusual threat to bankroll her hypothetical 2020 opponent is viewed by some as an illegal bribe and by others as typical political gamesmanship.