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On Politics With Lisa Lerer: Kavanaugh’s No-Win Situation

Brett Kavanaugh’s transformation from conservative beacon to #MeToo missile, plus Michael Bloomberg’s efforts to sway the midterms.

Trump Defends Kavanaugh Amid Sexual Assault Accusation

President Trump defended the qualifications of his Supreme Court nominee, Judge Brett Kavanaugh, after a woman accused him of sexual assault.

The Assault Accusation Against Kavanaugh

The accusation has readers debating whether adults should be held accountable for possible youthful transgressions and drunken behavior.

Sonia Sotomayor’s Book Tour Is a Hit With Hispanic Kids: ‘I Like How She Stood Up for Herself’

The Supreme Court justice has two new children’s books adapted from her memoir. She recently spoke in Brooklyn to an appreciative crowd with many Hispanic…

Allegations Against Brett Kavanaugh ‘Will Be Heard,’ Kellyanne Conway Says

President Trump’s counselor said that she had spoken with Mr. Trump and senators and that the woman who accused a Supreme Court nominee of sexual…

Brett Kavanaugh’s Accuser Is Willing to Testify, Her Lawyer Says

President Trump’s counselor said that she had spoken with Mr. Trump and senators and that the woman who accused a Supreme Court nominee of sexual…

The Threat to Roe v. Wade in the Case of the Missing Precedent

Judge Brett M. Kavanaugh said a decision on abortion was a key to understanding the power of precedent. So why has the Supreme Court been…

Delay the Vote — for Kavanaugh, for His Accuser and for the Court

Christine Blasey Ford deserves to be heard. And the judge deserves a chance to clear his name.

Kavanaugh Accuser Comes Forward, Saying He Pinned Her on Bed and Groped Her

“I thought he might inadvertently kill me,” said the woman, accusing Judge Brett M. Kavanaugh of sexual assault when the two were teenagers. He has…

New Kavanaugh Disclosure Shows Little Sign of Impeding His Nomination

Even opponents of Judge Brett M. Kavanaugh said they did not anticipate that a decades-old assault claim would move to the forefront unless the accuser…