Jul 22nd, 2009 · Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor's confirmation hearings have ended, and the Senate Judiciary Committee has delayed the vote on her nomination until next week. Former U.S. Atty. General Alberto Gonzales talks about the hearings, shares thoughts on the confirmation process, and what it would mean to have the first Latino judge on the Supreme Court.
Oct 21st, 2007 · Congress questioned judge Michael Mukasey this week to determine whether he should succeed Alberto Gonzales as attorney general. Mukasey was asked about his beliefs on waterboarding and torture policy in general.
Sep 17th, 2007 · President Bush's nominee to succeed Alberto Gonzales as attorney general is retired federal judge Michael Mukasey of New York. Attorneys who have argued cases in Mukasey's courtroom say he is smart and fair.
Sep 17th, 2007 · President Bush nominates former federal judge Michael Mukasey to replace Alberto Gonzales as U.S. attorney general. Emily Bazelon, senior editor with the online magazine Slate talks about Mukasey and whether Democrats will support the nomination.
Sep 17th, 2007 · President Bush is expected to announce the selection of Michael Mukasey, a retired federal judge, to replace Alberto Gonzales as U.S. attorney general. Mukasey heard many high-profile terrorism cases as a federal judge in New York.
Sep 16th, 2007 · President Bush is expected to nominate Michael Mukasey, a retired federal judge, to replace Alberto Gonzales as attorney general. Mukasey heard many high-profile terrorism cases as a federal judge in New York.
Aug 29th, 2007 · In this mega-sized edition of the Political Junkie, Ken Rudin, NPR's political editor, discusses the fallout from Idaho Senator Larry Craig's guilty plea to disorderly conduct. He also weighs in on Alberto Gonzales' resignation, and South Dakota Senator Tim Johnson's return to politics.
Aug 27th, 2007 · Sen. Pat Leahy (D-VT), chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, says the investigation into the firings of U.S. attorneys will continue. He also says he hopes President Bush will seek the advice of the Senate leadership before choosing his nominee for Alberto Gonzales' replacement.