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Democrats appear united on Jackson, but GOP votes may be elusive

by MARY CLARE JALONICK and KEVIN FREKING March 25, 2022March 25, 2022

Sen. Joe Manchin’s announcement that he will vote in her favor indicates that she will likely have the support of all 50 Senate Democrats.

Nation & World, News

Justice Thomas discharged from hospital, Supreme Court says

by Greg Stohr March 25, 2022March 25, 2022

Thomas 73, missed three days of arguments while hospitalized for longer than the court originally said was likely.

Nation & World

States must allow prayer, touch in executions, Supreme Court says

by JESSICA GRESKO March 24, 2022March 24, 2022

The justices rule 8-1, with Clarence Thomas dissenting, in favor of a Texas inmate, who challenged a state policy that would have forced his pastor to remain silent and apart from him as he is put to death.

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McConnell says he’ll vote against Jackson for Supreme Court

by MARY CLARE JALONICK and KEVIN FREKING March 24, 2022March 24, 2022

Legal experts praised nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson on the final day of hearings Thursday, with a top lawyers’ group saying its review found she has a ‘sterling’ reputation, ‘exceptional’ competence and is well qualified.

Nation & World, Politics

Legal experts praise Supreme Court nominee Jackson’s ‘sterling’ reputation

by MARY CLARE JALONICK and KEVIN FREKING March 24, 2022March 24, 2022

‘Outstanding, excellent, superior, superb,’ testified the chair of the American Bar Association committee that makes recommendations on federal judges.

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Joy, tears, culture wars dominate Supreme Court nominee Jackson’s hearing

by LISA MASCARO March 24, 2022March 24, 2022

It’s not just Supreme Court nominee Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson who is being watched as she makes history as the first Black woman to be considered for the job.

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