Booker had questioned Kavanaugh about his use of the term ‘naked racial set-aside.’
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Kavanaugh stresses independence but won’t discuss White House subpoenas
Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh repeatedly stressed the importance of judicial independence on the second day of his confirmation hearing Wednesday.
Former senator John Kyl to replace John McCain in Senate
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey planned to make the announcement Tuesday. It was revealed in a tweet by McCain’s widow, Cindy McCain.
Deep divides on display in chaotic opening day of Kavanaugh confirmation hearing
While Brett Kavanaugh says he would not judge cases based on his own views, Democrats call for a delay in the confirmation and protesters disrupt the proceedings.
Congressional leaders give Sen. John McCain final salute
He is memorialized as ‘one of the bravest souls our nation has ever produced’ during a ceremony as he lay in state in the U.S. Capitol.
Challengers’ task: Portray Sen. King as out of touch
That’s no easy feat given the Maine independent’s popularity, but two millennial candidates are ready to tango on North Korea, guns and Trump.
Two candidates vie to unseat Sen. Angus King
A Republican and a Democrat hope to deny the popular senator a second term.
Maine candidates divided on what to do in wake of Cohen plea deal
Rep. Pingree calls for a vote on legislation to protect the Mueller investigation.
Democratic socialism surging in the age of Trump, and a Maine candidate takes the leap
Maine Democrat Zak Ringelstein is the only major-party Senate candidate to be a dues-paying democratic socialist.
Cynthia Dill: Democrats best keep their eyes on the prize if they ever want to govern
It is so tempting to be dragged into running on the issues. But take a page from Republicans’ strategy.