Ginsburg's death sets up tense political fight over replacement
"President Trump's nominee will receive a vote on the floor of the United States Senate," Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said.
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"President Trump's nominee will receive a vote on the floor of the United States Senate," Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said.
Governor Andrew Cuomo also announced that Ginsburg will be honored with a statue in Brooklyn, her birthplace.
The Senate majority leader has said he would fill a vacancy on the Supreme Court shortly before an election.
The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear arguments regarding the Affordable Care Act and the Mueller grand jury this fall.
George Washington University law professor Jeffrey Rosen, author of "Conversations with RBG: Ruth Bader Ginsburg on Life, Love, Liberty, and Law," joins "CBS This Morning: Saturday."
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg has passed away at the age of 87. George Washington University law professor Jeffrey Rosen first met Ginsburg in an elevator in 1991, when he was a young law clerk for the U.S. Court of Appeals. The brief encounter led to a 30-year friendship and his book, “Conversations with RBG: Ruth Bader Ginsburg on Life, Love, Liberty and Law.” He joins “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to discuss the icon’s legacy.
The president called Ginsburg a "trailblazer, not only in the field of law, but in the history of our country."
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg has died at the age of 87. While tributes from across the nation poured in over the icon's death, a partisan battle over who will fill her seat on the court is threatening to take center stage during an already highly-contentious election year. Ed O'Keefe and Paula Reid join "CBS This Morning: Saturday" to discuss what will unfold.
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg died at her home in Washington Friday night from complications related to pancreatic cancer. She was 87. Known as a fighter, Ginsburg dedicated much of her career to advancing women's rights. She argued several landmark sexual discrimination cases before serving on the nation's highest court for 27 years as the second woman ever appointed. Chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford looks at the icon's legacy.
Ginsburg, a leading liberal voice on the court, was a longtime champion of women's rights.
"The Notorious RBG" left behind words of wisdom, love and strength to ensure that her legacy of fighting for justice will continue well beyond her life.
Hundreds of people gathered outside the Supreme Court on Friday night to honor Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who died earlier that day at the age of 87. At one point, the crowd broke into spontaneous applause.
President Trump learned about Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's death from reporters following a campaign rally in Bemidji, Minnesota. Mr. Trump said Ginsburg was "an amazing woman who led an amazing life." Watch his remarks.
Ruth Bader Ginsburg died Friday at the age of 87.
Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden said the winner of the November election should name the successor to Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who died Friday at age 87. Biden called Ginsburg a "giant in the legal profession" and a "beloved figure." Watch his remarks.
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg has died at the age of 87 from complications from metastatic pancreatic cancer. According to a statement from the court, Ginsburg died surrounded by her family at her home in Washington, D.C. Norah O'Donnell anchors a CBS News Special Report from Washington with CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford.
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, a champion of women's rights, has died at the age of 87.
The 87-year-old associate justice underwent a minimally invasive, non-surgical procedure earlier this week.
The Supreme Court Justice underwent a procedure on a bile duct stent she received last year.
Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, 87, has undergone a nonsurgical medical procedure in New York City and expects to be released from a hospital there by the end of the week. CBS Los Angeles reports.
The nation is mourning the loss of civil rights crusader John Lewis after his battle with pancreatic cancer - a disease Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and "Jeopady!" host Alex Trebek are also fighting. The president and CEO of the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network Julie, Fleshman, joins CBSN to explain why this is the "toughest cancer" and how the pandemic has impacted research.
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg revealed Friday that she is battling a recurrence of cancer. The 87-year-old said she is responding positively to treatments and intends to remain on the Supreme Court. Nancy Cordes reports.
The announcement comes days after she was hospitalized to treat gallstones and an unrelated infection.
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was discharged from the hospital Wednesday after treatment for a possible infection. A spokeswoman said Ginsburg is "home and doing well." CBSN's Lana Zak has more.
Ginsburg was admitted to Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore on Tuesday.