How the Press Has Covered Recent Supreme Court Picks

Last night President Trump announced the nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh to fill the seat vacated by retiring Justice Anthony Kennedy. While there has been intense speculation surrounding the Supreme Court nomination, Judge Kavanaugh's official nomination has elicited a wide range of responses from Republicans, Democrats, and the media. It is important to note the differences in nominee coverage between the country's two leading newspapers, the left-leaning New York Times and the more conservative Wall Street Journal. 

Below are the New York Times and the Wall Street Journal headlines for the six most recent Supreme Court nominations, all of which were published the week of the president's announcement.