Judicial Appointments And Nominations

WASHINGTON - Despite setbacks on Capitol Hill, President Barack Obama said Tuesday he still supports the need for broad climate legislation and pledged to keep pushing for it.

WASHINGTON - Newly released documents from her days as an aide to former President Bill Clinton portray Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan as a person of strong opinions and sometimes overtly liberal views, but above all a pragmatist who pursued middle-ground solutions on issues ranging from abortion to taking on Big Tobacco.

WASHINGTON - Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid defended Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan Tuesday against what is emerging as a prime Republican criticism: that she's not qualified for the job.