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Senate confirms Ketanji Brown Jackson for upcoming Supreme Court vacancy

WASHINGTON — The Senate confirmed Ketanji Brown Jackson on Thursday as the first Black woman to serve on the Supreme Court, the end of a historic nomination process streaked with acrimony even for a justice who will not alter the court’s current conservative tilt.

Tribune News Service · Apr 7, 2022

Ketanji Brown Jackson approved as first Black woman Supreme Court justice

Jackson was confirmed 53-47, mostly along party lines but with three Republican votes.

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 7, 2022

Jimmy Kimmel laughs off Marjorie Taylor Greene calling police after joke

‘Officer? I would like to report a joke’

The Independent UK · Apr 7, 2022

With Senate readying vote on insulin bill, advocates seek changes

WASHINGTON — Advocates and some lawmakers are hoping to add provisions for the uninsured to a Senate bill that would cap insulin copays for some insured patients — and to do so before the chamber votes on the measure, possibly this month.

Tribune News Service · Apr 6, 2022

With Senate readying vote on insulin bill, advocates seek changes - Roll Call

As the Senate prepares to vote on an insulin pricing bill as early as this month, advocates and some lawmakers try to expand its reach.

Roll Call · Apr 6, 2022

‘Clearly ludicrous’ smears fly in Republican-on-Republican attacks

For the second time in two weeks, GOP lawmakers have found themselves the targets of outlandish, evidence-free attacks — lobbed by fellow Republicans.

Los Angeles Times · Apr 6, 2022

The View calls GOP hypocrisy "pathetic"

"This [SCOTUS selection] process has become so political, which it should never have been"

Salon · Apr 5, 2022

Analysis: 3 GOP senators buck party to back Biden court pick

Three Republican senators are breaking from their party to support Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson's historic nomination to the Supreme Court

The Independent UK · Apr 5, 2022

MTG leads GOP revolt against GOP senator

Greene is a close ally of Rep. Matt Gaetz, who is under a federal probe over possible sexual relations with a minor

Salon · Apr 5, 2022

‘Feels like the good old days’: Joe Biden welcomes Barack Obama back to White House – as it happened

Former president returns to mark 12 years of Affordable Care Act, his signature legislative achievement – follow the day’s politics news

The Guardian - US · Apr 5, 2022