Ketanji Brown Jackson faces renewed Republican attacks in Senate grilling Hearings on Biden’s supreme court nominee resume with chair chiding Republicans for ‘showcasing election talking points’ The Guardian - US · Mar 23, 2022
Lindsey Graham rebuked for trying to blame Ketanji Brown Jackson for Kavanaugh hearing ‘Senator, I don't have any comment on what procedures took place in this body’ The Independent UK · Mar 23, 2022
Trailblazing Chicago Judge Ann Williams to testify at Ketanji Brown Jackson Supreme Court hearing Williams’ storied career as a federal judge speaks volumes as the Senate considers Jackson, who, if confirmed, will be the first Black female on the Supreme Court. Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 23, 2022
Madeleine Albright, first female US secretary of state, dies at 84 – as it happened Albright served as the senior US diplomat in the administration of Bill Clinton from 1997 to 2001 – follow the latest The Guardian - US · Mar 23, 2022
Progressives speak up for Judge Jackson Advocacy groups and other progressives call for a quick Supreme Court confirmation of the nominated judge Salon · Mar 23, 2022
6 takeaways from Day 2 of Ketanji Brown Jackson’s Supreme Court confirmation hearing Senate Judiciary Chair Dick Durbin, D-Ill., turned into a one-man rapid response squad, using the power of his gavel to debunk, in real time, GOP misleading or scurrilous claims. Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 23, 2022
Ketanji Brown Jackson defends against Republican’s claims on child abuse sentences Supreme court nominee responds to Josh Hawley’s accusations, which have have been debunked as false, at Senate hearing The Guardian - US · Mar 22, 2022
Ketanji Brown Jackson has already made Supreme Court history. Here's what to expect from her confirmation hearing If confirmed, the Harvard graduate would bring a unique perspective to the Supreme Court, dominated by white men for more than 200 years. As the Senate Judiciary Committee chair points out, "it's not easy being the first". ABC News · Mar 21, 2022
8 takeaways from Ketanji Brown Jackson’s Supreme Court confirmation hearing Senate Judiciary Committee Chair Dick Durbin, D-Ill., said Jackson, the first Black female Supreme Court nominee, is “a living witness to the fact that, in America, all is possible.” Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 21, 2022
Ketanji Brown Jackson speaks at her confirmation hearing – finally Nominee talked of ‘historic chance’ to be the first Black woman on supreme court – but first she had to listen to a lot of white men The Guardian - US · Mar 21, 2022
Ketanji Brown Jackson vows neutral stance on US top court Republicans threaten ‘tough questions’ as Democrats hail Jackson as first Black woman nominated to US Supreme Court. Al Jazeera · Mar 21, 2022
Takeaways: Jackson makes history, GOP vows no 'spectacle' History was made the instant Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson appeared before the Senate Judiciary Committee The Independent UK · Mar 21, 2022
Brett Kavanaugh: What was he accused of and what happened at his Supreme Court confirmation hearing? Three women have come forward with accusations. Mr Kavanaugh has categorically denied the veracity of each The Independent UK · Mar 21, 2022
GOP rehashes Kavanaugh hearings as Ted Cruz calls allegations against judge his ‘teenage dating habits’ Numerous Republicans cited Kavanaugh’s confirmation process during Ketanji Brown Jackson’s confirmation hearing. The Independent UK · Mar 21, 2022
Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 21, 2022 Durbin to make history as he presides over Ketanji Brown Jackson Supreme Court hearing The hearing to confirm Jackson as the first Black female justice starts Monday. Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Dick Durbin, D-Ill., said his opening statement will “set the stage for this historic moment.”
The Guardian - US · Mar 20, 2022 Republican Hawley’s attack on supreme court nominee Jackson is wrong, says senator Senate judiciary committee chair Dick Durbin says Hawley’s attacks should be ignored in confirmation hearings this week
Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 14, 2022 Congressional earmarks are back! Illinois delegation — except for one member —hauls in federal cash The push to bring earmarks back was bipartisan. Said Rep. Mike Quigley, D-Ill., “Republicans want to be relevant in their districts too.”
Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 14, 2022 South Side Irish Parade returns after two-year hiatus: ‘We are normal finally!’ “God’s smiling on the South Side for this great coming out party,” Sen. Dick Durbin told reporters near the start of the parade route.
Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 12, 2022 Sen. Dick Durbin: Senate Judiciary Committee to hold hearing on baseball’s antitrust exemption Major League Baseball, exempt from antitrust laws for nearly 100 years, has led to “an attitude of many of these baseball clubs that they are above the law,” Durbin said.
The Philadelphia Inquirer · Mar 11, 2022 Sen. Dick Durbin wants hearing to look into baseball antitrust exemption despite new labor deal Even as Major League Baseball reached an agreement Thursday to end a 99-day lockout of its players, one of the highest-ranking members of the U.S. Senate said he intends to look into a century-old Supreme Court ruling that enables the league to operate as a lawful monopoly.
The Independent UK · Mar 1, 2022 Jackson off to swift start on Supreme Court confirmation Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson has taken the first step toward confirmation in the Senate
Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 26, 2022 Durbin pushing to confirm Biden’s Supreme Court pick by April 8 The Illinois senator, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, said the committee will start its "formal investigation" on Friday with a confirmation hearing to be held "within the next several weeks."
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The Independent UK · Feb 13, 2022 Graham becomes early player to watch in Supreme Court drama Sen. Lindsey Graham is among a handful of Republicans declaring a willingness to back President Joe Biden's yet-to-be-announced Supreme Court nominee
The Independent UK · Feb 1, 2022 Biden hosts GOP, Dem 'good friends' seeking court support President Joe Biden is meeting with Senate Judiciary Committee leaders as Democrats work to gain significant GOP support for the president’s Supreme Court nominee