The US Senate has, rather begrudgingly, named Samuel Anthony Alito, Jr. the 110th US Supreme Court justice. The conservative former federal judge will replace the moderate and graceful Sandra Day O'Connor. Good look, great justice. We just hope Alito takes to wearing doilies when out on the town. more ›

After battling thyroid cancer since being diagnosed with the condition last October, Chief Justice William H. Rehnquist passed away last night. Chief Justice Rehnquist spent 33 years on the Supreme Court, initially taking his seat under Nixon. President Regan elevated Rehnquist to Chief Justice in 1986. In his time on the court, the staunch conservative Rehnquist was very vocal when dealing with important issues. He opposed the Roe v. Wade decision. He believed religion has a place in government, and was angry when the Supreme Court chose not to rule on the constitutionality on the Pledge of Allegiance in public schools. He may be best remembered for presiding over Clinton's impeachment trial and for being one of five Republican-nominated justices who voted to stop presidential ballot recounts in Florida. more ›

Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor resigned today, which means that President Bush will have his first opportunity to nominate a new justice. Happy birthday, America! more ›