Mar 21 WATCH: Senate Democrats speak after first day of Jackson Supreme Court nomination hearings By News Desk and Associated Press History was made Monday the instant Jackson appeared before the Senate Judiciary Committee, the first Black woman nominated to the Supreme Court. Continue reading
Mar 21 WATCH: Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson Supreme Court confirmation hearings — Day 2 By Mary Clare Jalonick, Mark Sherman, Associated Press Jackson forcefully defended her record as a federal judge Tuesday, pushing back on Republican assertions that she would be soft on crime and declaring she would rule as an “independent jurist” if confirmed as the first Black woman on the… Continue reading
Mar 21 WATCH: Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson pledges to decide cases ‘without fear or favor’ in hearing opening statement By Mark Sherman, Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press Jackson, 51, addressed the Senate Judiciary Committee at the end of her first day of confirmation hearings, nearly four hours almost entirely consumed by opening statements from the panel's 22 members. Continue reading
Mar 21 WATCH: Sen. Josh Hawley’s opening statement in Jackson Supreme Court confirmation hearings By News Desk Hawley called Jackson “enormously thoughtful, enormously accomplished,” and said he looks forward to hearing her responses. Continue reading
Mar 21 SEC proposes new rules for companies to monitor climate risks By Marcy Gordon, Associated Press Under the proposals, public companies would have to report on their climate risks, including the costs of moving away from fossil fuels. Continue reading
Mar 21 Powell says the Federal Reserve will hike further and faster if necessary By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press His remarks caused a sharp drop in the stock market with its implication that potentially much higher rates could be on the way for mortgages, auto loans, credit cards and other consumer and business borrowing. Continue reading
Mar 21 WATCH: Sen. Blumenthal’s opening statement in Jackson Supreme Court confirmation hearings By Associated Press "The appointment of a black woman to the United States Supreme Court, let's be very blunt, should have happened years ago," said Connecticut Democratic Senator Richard Blumenthal. "This day is a giant leap into the present for our country and… Continue reading
Mar 21 Judge says former Michigan governor must testify in Flint water civil trial By Associated Press A judge has ruled former Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder and several other officials must testify in a civil trial involving engineering firms being sued over liability for lead-contaminated water connected to the Flint water crisis. Continue reading
Mar 21 WATCH: Sen. Leahy’s opening statement in Jackson Supreme Court confirmation hearings By Associated Press “Judge Jackson is not anti-law enforcement. She’s not soft on crime,” Sen. Pat Leahy, D-Vt., said, noting that members of Jackson’s family have worked in law enforcement. Continue reading
Mar 21 WATCH: Sen. Sasse’s opening statement in Jackson Supreme Court confirmation hearings By News Desk Sen. Ben Sasse, R-Neb., gave opening remarks March 21 as the Senate Judiciary Committee kicked off its Supreme Court confirmation hearings for Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson. Continue reading