Politics

WATCH: Cornyn presses Supreme Court nominee Jackson on religious freedom, abortion

By Associated Press

Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson appeared for a third day before the Senate Judiciary Committee for grueling confirmation hearings that are providing a vivid portrait the promise, and enduring racial challenges, facing the country.

Madeleine Albright, 1st female U.S. secretary of state, dies at 84

By Matthew Lee, Associated Press

President Bill Clinton chose Albright as America’s top diplomat in 1996 -- she was the highest-ranking woman in the history of U.S. government at the time.

U.S. has determined that Russian troops have committed war crimes in Ukraine, Blinken says

By Matthew Lee, Associated Press

The Biden administration on Wednesday made a formal determination that Russian troops have committed war crimes in Ukraine and said it would work with others to prosecute offenders, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said.

Supreme Court tosses Wisconsin legislative voting maps

By Associated Press

The Supreme Court has thrown out Wisconsin state legislative maps that were preferred by the state's Democratic governor and selected by Wisconsin's top court.

Takeaways from Day 3 of Ketanji Brown Jackson’s confirmation hearings

By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press

It's not just Supreme Court nominee Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson who is being scrutinized. Senators are also being watched at this milestone moment considering the first Black woman for the high court.

WATCH: Jackson says a diverse judicial branch ‘bolsters public confidence in our system’

By Laura Santhanam

When people see that the judicial branch is comprised of a variety of people, the Supreme Court nominee said, it builds confidence that the rulings handed down are “fair and just and that everything has been considered.”…

WATCH: Asked about compassion, Jackson says public safety and rehabilitation were her goals

By Laura Santhanam

Sen. Thom Tillis suggested that Ketanji Brown Jackson’s compassion “could lead to bad results” when it comes to recidivism. A former trial judge, Jackson responded her “attempts to communicate directly with defendants is about public safety.”…

Supreme Court declines to give update on Justice Thomas hospitalization status

By Associated Press

The Supreme Court is declining to say whether 73-year-old Justice Clarence Thomas remains in the hospital. He had been expected to be released by Tuesday evening.

DeSantis weighs in on college swim competition, signing proclamation denouncing trans athlete

By Associated Press

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is jumping into the conversation about a transgender swimmer who won a collegiate title by declaring the runner-up as the real winner.

Former Trump aide Manafort removed from flight due to revoked passport

By Associated Press

Former Trump adviser Paul Manafort was removed from a plane at Miami International Airport before it took off for Dubai because he carried a revoked passport.