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Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson to face more questions during third day of confirmation hearings

March 23, 2022 5:26 AM CNN

CNN By Clare Foran, CNN President Joe Biden’s Supreme Court nominee, Ketanji Brown Jackson, will face another round of questions on Wednesday…

Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson faces final round of questions during third day of confirmation hearings

March 23, 2022 5:26 AM CNN Newsource

By Clare Foran, CNN President Joe Biden’s Supreme Court nominee, Ketanji Brown Jackson, faced another round of questions from lawmakers on the…

Most Americans say it’s important for the Supreme Court to look like the country as a whole

March 23, 2022 5:01 AM CNN Newsource

By Ariel Edwards-Levy, CNN Most Americans think it’s important that the demographics of the Supreme Court resemble the country as a whole, new…

Jackson faces tight confirmation vote as Graham signals ‘no’ vote and GOP opposition stiffens

March 23, 2022 3:52 AM CNN

CNN By Manu Raju, CNN Chief Congressional Correspondent Sen. Lindsey Graham broke ranks in the Obama era, voting for President Barack Obama’s…

Gallup Poll: 58% of Americans support Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson’s SCOTUS nomination

March 23, 2022 3:09 AM CNN Newsource

By Shawna Mizelle, CNN A majority of Americans support Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson being confirmed to the Supreme Court, with 58% saying the Senate…

Fact check: Ketanji Brown Jackson’s 2005 ‘war crimes’ allegation was about torture

March 23, 2022 3:08 AM CNN Newsource

By Daniel Dale, CNN Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson was criticized by two Republican senators on Tuesday at a confirmation hearing over…

Los Angeles mayoral race shows shift in policing debate in heavily Democratic city

March 22, 2022 11:13 PM CNN Newsource

By Maeve Reston, CNN In his first foray on the Los Angeles mayoral race’s debate stage Tuesday night, billionaire developer Rick Caruso came…

Biden heads across the Atlantic to rally the West at a pivotal moment for Ukraine — and his presidency

March 22, 2022 10:02 PM CNN

CNN By Kevin Liptak, CNN President Joe Biden departs Wednesday on one of the highest-stakes presidential trips in recent memory, a moment for the US…

Biden’s trip to Europe is one of highest-stakes presidential trips in recent memory. Here’s why

March 22, 2022 10:02 PM CNN Newsource

By Kevin Liptak, CNN President Joe Biden departed Wednesday on one of the highest-stakes presidential trips in recent memory, a moment for the US…

Leaning on her Trump ties, Elise Stefanik plots future inside House GOP

March 22, 2022 10:01 PM CNN Newsource

By Melanie Zanona and Gabby Orr, CNN Rep. Elise Stefanik has spoken to former President Donald Trump about another leadership bid. She’s built…

DeSantis courts further controversy by honoring swimmer who finished second to Lia Thomas

March 22, 2022 7:52 PM CNN Newsource

By Steve Contorno and Paul LeBlanc, CNN Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis waded into fresh controversy on Tuesday with a proclamation honoring the collegiate…

Takeaways from the marathon Ketanji Brown Jackson confirmation hearing

March 22, 2022 7:01 PM CNN Newsource

By Tierney Sneed Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson‘s first full day of questioning featured explanations of her approach as a judge, discussions of…

Takeaways from the marathon Ketanji Brown Jackson confirmation hearing

March 22, 2022 7:01 PM CNN

CNN By Tierney Sneed Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson‘s first full day of questioning featured explanations of her approach as a judge, discussions…

Hillary Clinton tests positive for Covid-19

March 22, 2022 4:53 PM CNN Newsource

By Shawna Mizelle Hillary Clinton announced Tuesday that she has tested positive for Covid-19. “Well, I’ve tested positive for COVID.…

Climate groups sue Interior Department over controversial Black Friday report on oil and gas leasing

March 22, 2022 2:57 PM CNN Newsource

By Ella Nilsen, CNN Several climate and conservation groups are suing the US Department of the Interior to get more information about the…

Capitol riot suspect is granted refugee status in Belarus after fleeing US

March 22, 2022 2:19 PM CNN Newsource

By Hannah Rabinowitz, CNN A US Capitol riot suspect who fled the United States has been granted refugee status in Belarus, according to Belarusian…

Biden administration will allocate more than $1.7 billion to Louisiana for hurricane recovery

March 22, 2022 1:29 PM CNN Newsource

By Ella Nilsen, CNN The Biden administration announced Tuesday that it will allocate more than $1.7 billion in recovery funds to disaster-weary…

Jill Biden to meet with four Ukrainian children transported to US for cancer treatment

March 22, 2022 1:07 PM CNN Newsource

By Jennifer Hansler and Kate Bennett, CNN Four Ukrainian children were transported to the United States for cancer treatment with the help of the US…

DNC officials circulate plan that would change presidential primary calendar and threaten Iowa’s first-in-the-nation status

March 22, 2022 12:36 PM CNN Newsource

By Eric Bradner, CNN Democratic Party officials charged with setting the party’s 2024 presidential nominating process are circulating a draft…

FBI advised that hackers scanned networks of 5 US energy firms ahead of Biden’s Russia cyberattack warning

March 22, 2022 12:28 PM CNN Newsource

By Sean Lyngaas, CNN Hackers associated with Russian internet addresses have been scanning the networks of five US energy companies in a possible…

White House press secretary Jen Psaki tests positive for Covid-19

March 22, 2022 11:49 AM CNN Newsource

By Kaitlan Collins, CNN White House press secretary Jen Psaki has tested positive for Covid-19, she announced on Tuesday. News of her positive…

Judge finds January 6 defendant guilty of trespassing on Capitol grounds

March 22, 2022 11:04 AM CNN Newsource

By Holmes Lybrand, Hannah Rabinowitz and Katelyn Polantz, CNN A federal judge on Tuesday found Couy Griffin, a founder of Cowboys for Trump and the…

The race to change voting rules is on

March 22, 2022 10:01 AM CNN Newsource

By Kelly Mena and Fredreka Schouten, CNN A version of this story appeared in the CITIZEN BY CNN newsletter. To get it in your inbox, sign up for free…

GOP senators push misleading portrayal of Ketanji Brown Jackson’s record on child porn cases

March 22, 2022 8:35 AM CNN

CNN By Tierney Sneed, CNN Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson’s writings, remarks and decisions as she wrestled with the highly sensitive issue of…

These are the members of Ketanji Brown Jackson’s family

March 22, 2022 8:28 AM CNN

CNN By Shawna Mizelle and Veronica Stracqualursi, CNN Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson has emphasized her family and faith as part of her introduction to…

These are the members of Ketanji Brown Jackson’s family

March 22, 2022 8:28 AM CNN Newsource

By Shawna Mizelle and Veronica Stracqualursi, CNN Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson has emphasized her family and faith as part of her introduction to…

Who is Russia’s top field commander in Ukraine? The US isn’t sure.

March 22, 2022 7:02 AM CNN

CNN By Katie Bo Lillis and Zachary Cohen, CNN The US has been unable to determine if Russia has designated a military commander responsible for…

Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson faces intense questioning on second day of confirmation hearings

March 22, 2022 5:01 AM CNN Newsource

By Clare Foran, CNN President Joe Biden’s Supreme Court nominee, Ketanji Brown Jackson, defended her judicial record Tuesday as she faced…

GOP governors veto anti-trans sports bans in Indiana and Utah

March 22, 2022 4:26 AM CNN Newsource

By Devan Cole and Jenn Selva, CNN The governors of Indiana and Utah vetoed anti-trans sports bans in their states this week, bucking GOP lawmakers in…

Nearly one-third of American workers make less than $15 an hour, study finds

March 21, 2022 10:01 PM CNN Newsource

By Tami Luhby, CNN Nearly 52 million workers — or almost one-third of the nation’s labor force — earn less than $15 an hour,…