President Obama hopes to “pass the baton” to Hillary Clinton — not just because he supports her but because a Republican president could reverse some of his signature initiatives.
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Obama Urges Opening Cable TV Boxes To Competition
The FCC says it costs subscribers an average of $231 a year to rent the boxes that enable them to watch cable TV. The president supports making it easier for viewers to buy the boxes instead.
Merrick Garland Heads To Capitol Hill For What Could Be A Futile Exercise
Republicans remain steadfast in their refusal to consider any nominee to the Supreme Court during an election year. President Obama told NPR that argument is “puzzling.”
Merrick Garland Is Named As President Obama’s Supreme Court Nominee
A former prosecutor, federal judge Merrick Garland will visit Capitol Hill on Thursday to begin meeting with legislators, Obama said.
7 Things To Know About Presidential Appointments To The Supreme Court
Republicans are adamant they will stop anyone President Obama names to replace for Antonin Scalia on the Supreme Court. It’s possible Obama’s nominee would face the longest wait in history for a vote.
On The Docket, In Limbo: Scalia’s Death Casts Uncertainty On Key Cases
The president says he intends to fill Antonin Scalia’s vacancy, but it’s unlikely the Senate will make it easy. Cases on immigration, religious liberty and abortion access may hang in the balance.