Democrats have little leverage to prevent a quick vote on Barrett before the presidential election.

Her confirmation by the Senate would result in a 6-3 conservative majority on the court.

Fire crews were out in force, scrambling to fend off flames threatening neighborhoods and vineyards.

"Businesses should be very concerned about these cases."

"I just didn’t think it would be appropriate."

Trump dismissed the report, "It's fake news. It's totally fake news. Made up. Fake."

"We'll start on Oct. 12, and more than half of the Supreme Court justices who have had hearings were done ...

"Naturally, I will agree to take one also."

"I trust (Treasury) Secretary (Steve) Mnuchin to represent something that can reach a solution. And I believe we can come ...

"It felt like retaliation."

"If I were to say yes or no to that, that becomes a big issue."

He accused Democrats of "projecting some of their own intentions on Donald Trump."

As Congressional Republicans move ahead with their push to fill the new vacancy on the Supreme Court, some Democrats say ...

"If we are going to maintain a democracy, peaceful transition through an election is the only way to do it."

"I don't know that he is publicly undermining confidence."

"I will not meet with her."

"Oh my gosh yes he's ready."

"It shouldn't even be a topic for discussion."

"As the first woman to serve in this role, I am confident she will bring a different perspective and instill ...

"The United States Constitution was designed to give the voters one chance to have their voice heard on who serves ...