Republicans are eyeing Oct. 12 as the target date for the start of confirmation hearings for Trump’s pick to fill the Supreme Court vacancy left by the death of late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, a source familiar with the process told Fox News. An Oct. 12 start, 16 days from Saturday would be in line with such a timeline. There were 48 days between the nomination of Neil Gorsuch and his confirmation hearing in 2017, and 57 days between the nomination of Brett Kavanaugh and his confirmation hearing. There were only 14 days between the nomination of Anthony Kennedy and his confirmation hearing in 1987. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, and Susan Collins, R-Maine, have indicated they oppose moving forward with a confirmation before the election.

Source: Fox News September 26, 2020 19:52 UTC