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Matt Damon’s SNL spoof of Brett Kavanaugh imagines a “sike” Constitution that supposedly lets Trump run for a third term, a sharp commentary on how some Americans view the Supreme Court’s role and a piece that went viral for lampooning contemporary constitutional interpretations.
Saturday Night Live's May 9 cold open features Pete Hegseth, Brett Kavanaugh (as Matt Damon), and Kash Patel joking in a D.C. bar about the Iran War and politics, mixing bar banter with mock authority and ending on a cheeky nod to a potential third term, highlighting political satire in an entertainment context.
Matt Damon returned as Brett Kavanaugh in SNL’s May 9 cold open, joining Colin Jost’s Pete Hegseth and Aziz Ansari’s Kash Patel in a Washington, D.C. bar sketch where Kavanaugh boasts of ending abortion and suggests letting Trump have a third term, a biting political satire moment. Damon hosted the episode (his third time), with Noah Kahan as the musical guest, and the show also highlighted that this was the penultimate Season 51 episode before a finale hosted by Will Ferrell and featuring Paul McCartney; Damon’s monologue touched on missing cast moms due to Spirit Airlines’ shutdown and promoted his upcoming film, The Odyssey.
Matt Damon reprises Brett Kavanaugh in a booze-filled Saturday Night Live cold open with Colin Jost as Pete Hegseth and Aziz Ansari as Kash Patel, joking that Trump could serve a third term despite the 22nd Amendment; the barroom sketch is built on drinking gags, includes a bourbon with Patel’s name, and ends with a Tubthumping moment, while the piece notes Hegseth’s denial of a drinking problem and Patel’s own legal dispute.
At a rare public appearance, Justice Jackson criticized the court's growing use of the shadow docket to fast-track Trump-era emergency rulings, calling the uptick a problem that warps how lower courts approach cases. Justice Kavanaugh defended the practice as sometimes necessary and noted the trend isn’t unique to Trump. The exchange highlighted internal court tensions and concerns about threats to judges, while both stressed the importance of judicial independence.
DOJ-released emails show Jeffrey Epstein sympathized with Brett Kavanaugh during the 2018 confirmation, urged Republicans to press Christine Blasey Ford harder, and criticized the prosecutor as a 'huge mistake,' arguing the hearing could be a trap. The messages illustrate Epstein’s close attention to the process and his ties to Kenneth Starr; there’s no evidence Kavanaugh knew Epstein, though Starr was connected to both.
The article discusses Brett Kavanaugh's potential impact on the Voting Rights Act, highlighting concerns that the Supreme Court may weaken protections for minority voters, and covers various political developments including Maine's Senate race, Pentagon press restrictions, John Bolton's indictment, and protests against the Trump administration.
Sophie Roske, who attempted to assassinate Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh in 2022, was sentenced to just over eight years in prison, significantly below the federal prosecutors' request of 30 years, with the judge citing her self-reporting and mental health as reasons for leniency amidst concerns over political violence.
Justice Brett Kavanaugh defended the Supreme Court's practice of issuing decisions without explanations, particularly regarding cases involving President Trump, highlighting a shift from traditional caution to a more expedited process through the shadow docket.
Senate Republicans are expressing concerns over the potential confirmation hearings for former Rep. Matt Gaetz as President-elect Trump's nominee for attorney general, likening it to a "Kavanaugh on steroids" scenario. Allegations of sexual misconduct and illicit activities against Gaetz, along with a DOJ investigation into sex trafficking, are expected to dominate the proceedings. Some GOP senators suggest Gaetz should withdraw to avoid a contentious hearing, while others believe Trump might use Gaetz's nomination to ease the confirmation of other controversial picks. The situation is expected to exacerbate partisan tensions in the Senate.
In the Muldrow v. St. Louis case, the Supreme Court delivered a significant victory for civil rights by unanimously siding with Jatonya Muldrow, a police officer who argued she was discriminated against on the basis of sex when she was transferred to a less active job. Justice Elena Kagan wrote a strong opinion, maintaining the harm requirement for Title VII claims, which prevented the case from being used to attack diversity initiatives and DEI training. The decision narrowly avoided the risk of being used to combat workplace diversity and secured a meaningful victory for the left, with Justice Brett Kavanaugh being the only dissenting voice.
Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh's questioning of obstruction charges brought against a January 6 defendant has sparked fury on social media, with conservative justices signaling a potential upending of criminal charges related to the Capitol riot. Kavanaugh and other conservative justices expressed concerns about the broad application of the anti-obstruction provision and questioned the necessity of the charge given the other counts brought against the defendant. The Biden administration argued that the obstruction charge was warranted due to the defendant's intent to impede Congress and assault law enforcement officers. The criticism on social media focused on the justices' role in deciding charges and the perceived leniency towards the defendant. A decision in the case is expected by late June.
Former President Donald Trump is urging the Supreme Court to grant him full immunity against special counsel Jack Smith’s election subversion charges, warning of potential blackmail and extortion for future presidents if immunity is not recognized. Trump also proposed an alternative route for the justices to delay his trial until after the November election if they are unwilling to accept his maximalist theory of immunity. His arguments heavily reference statements made by Justice Brett Kavanaugh, aiming to appeal to the justice’s past experience. Trump's brief seeks to frame the issue as one that will define the legal exposure of all future presidents, arguing that failure to recognize immunity would irreparably damage the presidency and the republic.
Former President Donald Trump is urging the Supreme Court to grant him full immunity against special counsel Jack Smith’s election subversion charges, warning of potential blackmail and extortion for future presidents if they don't. He also proposed an alternative route to delay the trial until after the November election. Trump's lawyers referenced Justice Brett Kavanaugh's past statements, appealing to his experiences. The case, with oral arguments scheduled for April 25, could have far-reaching consequences for future presidents and may complicate efforts to start a trial before the year ends.
Christine Blasey Ford appeared on "The View" to discuss her new book detailing the aftermath of her public accusation against Brett Kavanaugh, revealing that she thought she could remain anonymous when speaking to the F.B.I. and never anticipated testifying before Congress. She described the threats and the need to live in an undisclosed location for months, as well as the lack of government protection. Ford also mentioned her children's difficulties during this time and cited Senators Jeff Flake and Ben Sasse as the only Republican lawmakers who were nice to her.