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FILE - In this July 11, 2018, photo, Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh listens to Sen. Rob Portman, R-Ohio, on Capitol Hill in Washington, during a meeting. The White House is turning up the pressure on Senate Democrats to meet with President Donald Trump’s Supreme Court nominee, though with little success. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta, File)

White House ramps up pressure on Dems to meet with Kavanaugh

By KEVIN FREKING - Associated Press

In this July 18, 2018, photo, Supreme Court nominee Judge Brett Kavanaugh smiles during a meeting with Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, a member of the Judiciary Committee, on Capitol Hill in Washington. Gay-rights supporters worry that Kavanaugh would take a more limited view of gay rights than the man he would replace, Justice Anthony Kennedy, who has written the court’s major gay-rights rulings. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Red-state Democrats targeted in more ads for Judge Kavanaugh

By Alex Swoyer - The Washington Times

FILE - In this May 22, 2014 file photo, Richard Roszkowski listens to victims' statements during his sentencing at the Superior Courthouse in Bridgeport, Conn. The Connecticut Supreme Court is scheduled to decide Monday, July 23, 2018, whether to order a new murder trial for Roszkowski, convicted of gunning down two adults and a 9-year-old girl on a Bridgeport street in 2006. Roszkowski said he was mentally ill and that officials failed to order a competency exam. (Hearst Connecticut Media/Brian A. Pounds via AP, Pool, File)

Death sentence appeal rejected in triple murder case

By DAVE COLLINS - Associated Press

President Donald Trump shakes hands with Brett Kavanaugh, his Supreme Court nominee, in the East Room of the White House, Monday, July 9, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Democrats: Judge Brett Kavanaugh must say how he’ll rule on abortion, health care

By Alex Swoyer - The Washington Times

Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh glances at reporters during a meeting with Sen. James Lankford, R-Okla., on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, July 19, 2018. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

Brett Kavanaugh questioned U.S. v. Nixon ruling on Watergate tapes

By Mark Sherman - Associated Press

Analysis: La. Supreme Court holds little-discussed surplus

By MELINDA DESLATTE - Associated Press

Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh glances at reporters during a meeting with Sen. James Lankford, R-Okla., on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, July 19, 2018. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

Kavanaugh: Once questioned Watergate tapes decision

By MARK SHERMAN - Associated Press

Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh glances at reporters during a meeting with Sen. James Lankford, R-Okla., on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, July 19, 2018. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

The Latest: Kavanaugh questioned Watergate tapes decision

Associated Press

In this July 19, 2018, photo, Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh glances at reporters during a meeting with Sen. James Lankford, R-Okla., on Capitol Hill in Washington. Kavanaugh has a long record of judicial and executive branch service. It’s part of what recommends him as President Donald Trump’s nominee to the Supreme Court. And it’s also part of the problem in getting him confirmed by the Senate. Democrats want to see the conservative appellate court judge’s lengthy paper trail before they even start casting their votes. The paper chase is turning the vetting process into a political strategy ahead of the November election. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

The problem of Kavanaugh’s lengthy paper trail

By LISA MASCARO - Associated Press

In this July 19, 2018, photo, Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh glances at reporters during a meeting with Sen. James Lankford, R-Okla., on Capitol Hill in Washington. Kavanaugh has a long record of judicial and executive branch service. It’s part of what recommends him as President Donald Trump’s nominee to the Supreme Court. And it’s also part of the problem in getting him confirmed by the Senate. Democrats want to see the conservative appellate court judge’s lengthy paper trail before they even start casting their votes. The paper chase is turning the vetting process into a political strategy ahead of the November election. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

Kavanaugh’s lengthy paper trail becomes flashpoint

By LISA MASCARO - Associated Press

In this July 18, 2018, photo, Supreme Court nominee Judge Brett Kavanaugh smiles during a meeting with Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, a member of the Judiciary Committee, on Capitol Hill in Washington. Gay-rights supporters worry that Kavanaugh would take a more limited view of gay rights than the man he would replace, Justice Anthony Kennedy, who has written the court’s major gay-rights rulings. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

LGBT advocates fear Kavanaugh’s votes on gay-rights issues

By MARK SHERMAN and JENNIFER PELTZ - Associated Press

Judge tosses terror case convictions, orders prisoner freed

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"Texas has chosen to respect unborn life by adopting rules requiring the dignified treatment of fetal remains," Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton said. "At the trial, we'll demonstrate that the rules are constitutional and do not impact the abortion procedure or the availability of abortion in Texas." (Associated Press)

Texas aborted fetus burial or cremation law could provide test for new Supreme Court

By Alex Swoyer - The Washington Times

Atlantic Coast Conference commissioner John Swofford speaks during a news conference at the ACC NCAA college football media day in Charlotte, N.C., Wednesday, July 18, 2018. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

ACC’s Swofford expects national rule on reporting injuries

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

Supreme Court nominee Judge Brett Kavanaugh smiles during a meeting with Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, a member of the Judiciary Committee, on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, July 18, 2018. The Senate GOP leadership wants to have the confirmation process for Kavanaugh completed in time for him to join the high court at the start of its new term in October. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Democrats fault Kavanaugh comment on independent counsel law

By DUSTIN WEAVER and MARK SHERMAN - Associated Press

In this July 12, 2018, photo, Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh is shown before meeting with Sen. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, on Capitol Hill in Washington. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)

Poll favors confirmation of Brett Kavanaugh for Supreme Court

By Dave Boyer - The Washington Times

President Donald Trump shakes hands with Brett Kavanaugh, his Supreme Court nominee, in the East Room of the White House, Monday, July 9, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Dianne Feinstein suggests funny business behind Kavanaugh nomination

By Alex Swoyer - The Washington Times

In this Tuesday, April 25, 2017, file photo, Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., speaks on Capitol Hill in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)

Another red-state Democrat comes out against Brett Kavanaugh

By Alex Swoyer - The Washington Times

Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh smiles during a meeting with Sen. Orrin Hatch, R-Utah, on Capitol Hill, Wednesday, July 11, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Understanding the hysteria over Trump’s court pick Brett Kavanaugh

By Matt Mackowiak

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo speaks during a news conference in New York, Tuesday, June 5, 2018. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig) ** FILE **

Andrew Cuomo threatens to sue Supreme Court over Roe v. Wade

By Victor Morton - The Washington Times