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Four Orange County congressional seats are central to Democrats' effort to retake the U.S. House of Representatives. Each Republican faces several well-funded challengers. Mary Plummer and Sandra Oshiro

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House Passes Short-Term Funding Bill To Keep Government Running

Susan Davis | NPR | Tue September 22

The measure includes a last-minute agreement with Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and Republicans over aid for farmers. The Senate needs to vote on the resolution and send it to President Trump.

With Romney's Support, GOP Likely Has Votes To Move Ahead With Ginsburg's Replacement

Brian Naylor | NPR | Tue September 22

The Republican senator from Utah announced he would "follow the Constitution and precedent" in considering the president's nominee.

McConnell Reiterates Pledge To Vote On Trump's Supreme Court Nominee This Year

Deirdre Walsh | NPR | Mon September 21

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said that voters elected a GOP Senate in 2016 and strengthened it in 2018 because they wanted action on the president's federal judicial nominations.

Trump Says He Plans To Announce Supreme Court Pick Friday Or Saturday

Brian Naylor | NPR | Mon September 21

The president said he is looking at five potential nominees to fill the seat left by the death of Ruth Bader Ginsburg.

If Republicans Confirm New Justice, Scholars Say Democratic Court Packing Is Possible

Matthew S. Schwartz | NPR | Sun September 20

Some Democrats are open to packing the Supreme Court in response to what they perceive as an illegitimate court appointment. But the move could cause a "spiral" of retaliation, experts say.

Sen. Lisa Murkowski Reiterates Opposition To Confirmation Vote Before The Election

Christianna Silva | NPR | Sun September 20

Murkowski is the second Senate Republican to announce that she will not support a vote on a nominee to fill the Supreme Court seat left empty by the death of Ruth Bader Ginsburg.

Senator Cory Booker Opposes Filling Supreme Court Vacancy Before Election

NPR | Sun September 20

NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks to New Jersey Democratic Senator Cory Booker about the Republican push to replace Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg before the presidential election.

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Ginsburg Vigil Draws Tears, Protests Against McConnell

Danielle Kurtzleben | NPR | Sun September 20

Sen. Elizabeth Warren forcefully condemned the Senate Majority leader at the vigil: "What Mitch McConnell does not understand is this fight has just begun."

Ginsburg's Death A 'Pivot Point' For Abortion Rights, Advocates Say

Sarah McCammon | NPR | Sat September 19

The death of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg sets up a brutal nomination fight, and abortion rights is likely to be a contentious issue.

'Fill That Seat' Chants Erupt At Trump Rally, A Day After Ginsburg's Death

Sam Gringlas | NPR | Sat September 19

"It will be a woman, a very talented, very brilliant woman," President Trump announced, of his forthcoming nominee.

Ricin Discovered In Mail Intended For White House

Jason Slotkin | NPR | Sat September 19

The Secret Service intercepted the envelope containing the deadly toxin, law enforcement sources tell NPR. They say the poison did not make it to the White House grounds.

Trump Says He Expects To Announce His Supreme Court Pick 'Next Week'

Sam Gringlas | NPR | Sat September 19

The president says he likely will nominate a woman, noting that such a choice "would certainly be appropriate."

'It Only Takes 4': Durbin Hopes Some Republicans Break Ranks To Block A Trump Nominee

Matthew S. Schwartz | NPR | Sat September 19

The Illinois Democrat, who sits on the Senate Judiciary Committee, told NPR's Weekend Edition he hopes some Republicans decline to fill the Ruth Bader Ginsburg vacancy before the election.

Susan Collins: Whoever Wins The Presidential Election Should Fill SCOTUS Vacancy

Benjamin Swasey | NPR | Sat September 19

The Maine Republican says, "The decision on a lifetime appointment to the Supreme Court should be made by the President who is elected on November 3rd."

Sources: Trump Considers Barrett, Lagoa, Thapar For Supreme Court Spot

Carrie Johnson and Tamara Keith | NPR | Sat September 19

Judges Amy Coney Barrett is considered to be the front-runner among the trio of federal appellate court judges. She was a finalist during the president's last high court selection.

Illinois Senator Dick Durbin On Filling The Supreme Court Vacancy

NPR | Sat September 19

NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., about the life and legacy of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, and the political maneuvering following her death.