COURT NOMINATION

President Lula faces a setback when the Senate rejects his chosen justice. The move shows growing political tension in Brazil as the October election looms. Lula, who may run for a fourth term, must act quickly to keep his plan on track. A similar pause happened in the United States when Congress d

In 1987, a seemingly simple question had a big impact on the future of the Supreme Court. It was September 19, and Robert Bork was in the hot seat. He had spent five long days testifying before the Senate Judiciary Committee. The committee had even called a special Saturday meeting for a final round