Brett Kavanaugh praises newcomer Ketanji Brown Jackson as a ‘thoroughly prepared’...
Justice Brett Kavanaugh praised fellow Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson. "She's off to a great start," Kavanaugh said of the newest member of the Supreme Court. Jackson has captured widespread attention since she joined the court last fall. Loading Something is loading. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you're…
Joe Biden’s biggest successes and failures in his second year in...
Challenges with inflation, COVID-19, and immigration persisted throughout Biden's second year as president. But he made progress on his legislative agenda in Congress, despite Democrats' razor-thin majorities. He has also rallied world leaders in support of Ukraine against Russian aggression. Loading Something is loading. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a personalized…
Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson says people approach her with...
Ketanji Brown Jackson says people approach her with "a profound sense of pride" over her SCOTUS appointment. Jackson, the first Black woman to sit on the court, made the remarks after her investiture ceremony. She will hear her first oral arguments on Monday, which marks the start of the court's new session. Loading Something is…
Chief Justice John Roberts defends the legitimacy of the Supreme Court,...
John Roberts stood in the defense of the Supreme Court's legitimacy during a Friday speech, per CNN. Roberts said the legitimacy of the court shouldn't be questioned due to disagreements on rulings. The high court during its previous term voted to overturn the landmark Roe v. Wade decision. Loading Something is loading. Supreme Court Justice…
The Ketanji Brown Jackson Supreme Court confirmation process ripped open grievances...
Democrats and Republicans have long jousted over the Supreme Court nomination process. However, as the Ketanji Brown Jackson hearings demonstrated, confirmations have become sharply polarized in recent years. The prospect of court nominees being routinely blocked to stymie a president would impair the judiciary. In late February, President Joe Biden introduced a prolific moment in…
Mitt Romney, a potential GOP vote for Ketanji Brown Jackson, says...
Sen. Mitt Romney on Tuesday said he "enjoyed" his meeting with Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson. Romney did not say whether he'll support Jackson's confirmation to the Supreme Court. The moderate senator is widely considered a potential swing vote for Jackson's confirmation. Loading Something is loading. Sen. Mitt Romney on Tuesday said he "enjoyed" his meeting…
GOP Sen. Ben Sasse says he won’t support Ketanji Brown Jackson’s...
Sen. Ben Sasse on Friday said he won't vote to confirm Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court. "We both love this country, but we disagree on judicial philosophy," he said in a statement. Sasse, a member of the Judiciary Committee, called Jackson "an extraordinary person." Loading Something is loading. Sen. Ben Sasse on Friday…
