Mar 23 Putin wants 'unfriendly countries' to pay rubles for gas exports By Associated Press Economists said the move appeared designed to try to support the ruble, which has collapsed against other currencies since Putin invaded Ukraine and Western countries responded with far-reaching sanctions against Russia. Continue reading
Mar 23 WATCH: Sen. Ben Sasse questions Jackson about Supreme Court cameras, free speech on campus By News Desk Sen. Ben Sasse, R-Neb., questioned Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson on March 23 as the Judiciary Committee continued its Supreme Court confirmation hearings. Sasse questioned her about how her views as a judge have evolved, public trust in the high court,… Continue reading
Mar 23 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. Continue reading
Mar 23 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. Continue reading
Mar 23 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. Continue reading
Mar 23 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. Continue reading
Mar 23 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. Continue reading
Mar 23 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.”… Continue reading
Mar 23 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.”… Continue reading
Mar 23 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. Continue reading