Politics WATCH LIVE: Hearings Begin On Supreme Court Nominee Brett Kavanaugh Maine Public | By NPR Staff Published September 4, 2018 at 9:29 AM EDT Facebook LinkedIn Email Andrew Harnik / Associated PressSupreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh arrives at the Senate Judiciary Committee on Capitol Hill, Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2018, in Washington, to begin his confirmation hearing to replace retired Justice Anthony Kennedy. Opening statements are underway in the confirmation hearings for Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh. Watch the hearing live.