The New York native will become the 112th overall and fourth female Supreme Court Justice in United States history when she is sworn in on Saturday. But despite the convincing confirmation vote, not every Senator was convinced of …
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Kagan to Take Supreme Court Oath Saturday
After being confirmed by the Senate with a 63-37 vote yesterday, Elena Kagan is taking no time to rest before being sworn in as the country’s 112th Supreme Court justice.
Quotes: Sen. Mitch McConnell on President Barack Obama’s Congress
“I am not going to be very interested in doing things left of center. It is going to have to be center right, and I think the president is a flexible man. And I am hoping he will become a born-again moderate.”
— SEN. MITCH …
Fidel Castro: Don’t Write Him Off Yet
No, Fidel Castro is not dead. He has been schmoozing and making public appearances over the past month.
Federal Judge Denies Prop 8, Allowing Gay Marriage in California
Gay marriage activists got a win today in California, after a federal judge ruled that Proposition 8, the ballot that banned same-sex marriage, is unconstitutional.
Detroit Ex-Mayor’s Legal Woes Cost His Mom Election
The sins of the sons are visited upon the mother.
Is Sad Birthday Obama the New Sad Keanu?
New York Congressman Explains His Explosion
America has a proud history of podium-pounding politicians shouting at the top of their lungs for both pertinent and trivial reasons. But Rep. Anthony Weiner explained to The New York Times today why he chose to turn up the heat …
Sarah Palin’s Facebook Filter: What’s Deleted?
Like it or not, the conservative’s comments are screened.
Wyclef Jean Will Run for President in Haiti
Seven months after his homeland was rattled by a massive earthquake, Wyclef Jean told TIME that he will announce his candidacy for President of Haiti just days before the Aug. 7 deadline.
Video: Palin Uses Hand As Cheat Sheet – Again
We’ve all done it at one time or another. Maybe we had a hard time studying for the big test, or had to scribble out a reminder about where to meet mom after soccer practice. But now Sarah Palin has been busted a second time for …
Is Sen. Ben Nelson, Already Key Swing Vote, Switching Parties?
Late Friday night, Senator Ben Nelson announced he would be going against his Democratic colleagues and voting against Elena Kagan’s nomination to the Supreme Court. Is he preparing to bail on the party altogether? (via Swampland)