10/12/20: Red and Blue
Day 1 of Amy Coney Barrett's confirmation hearing; Pres. Trump push to win over Florida seniors
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Day 1 of Amy Coney Barrett hearings
In the first day of Supreme Court confirmation hearings for Judge Amy Coney Barrett, Democrats sought to frame their opposition by focusing on the legal threat to the Affordable Care Act. CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford, CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes, and Politico White House correspondent Tina Nguyen spoke to CBSN's "Red & Blue" host Elaine Quijano about what's at stake for each side in this confirmation battle.
Confirmation hearings for SCOTUS nominee begin
On Monday, confirmation hearings for President Trump's Supreme Court nominee Judge Amy Coney Barrett began. Republicans tried to preemptively shut down any discussion of Barrett's faith, while Democrats focused mainly on the future of the Affordable Care Act. Nancy Cordes reports.
Amy Coney Barrett's opening statement
Judge Amy Coney Barrett spoke about her family, her education, and the lessons she learned from clerking for Justice Antonin Scalia, on the first day of her Senate confirmation hearings for a seat on the U.S. Supreme Court. Watch her full remarks.
Harris: Rights at stake in Barrett nomination
At confirmation hearings for Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett, Senator Kamala Harris accused her Republican colleagues of attempting to "jam through" approval before Election Day, and warned that the Affordable Care Act and numerous rights Americans rely on are at risk. Watch her full opening statement.
Graham: The Senate is doing its duty
In his opening statement at Monday's confirmation hearing, Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Lindsey Graham said Judge Amy Coney Barrett is highly qualified for a seat on the U.S. Supreme Court and that the Senate is doing its constitutional duty by moving ahead with her approval just weeks before the presidential election. Watch his remarks.
Amy Coney Barrett's confirmation hearing to begin
The Senate Judiciary Committee will hear opening statements regarding Judge Amy Coney Barrett's nomination to the Supreme Court beginning Monday morning, kicking off several days of testimony by President Trump's pick to replace Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Nancy Cordes has the latest.
Supreme Court confirmation hearings to begin
The Senate Judiciary Committee is set to begin on Monday its highly anticipated confirmation hearing for Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court. In her opening statement, Judge Barrett will say the late conservative Justice Antonin Scalia inspired her philosophy that "a judge must apply the law as written, not as the judge wishes it were." Nancy Cordes reports.
Feinstein: Health care protections at risk
In her opening statement at Monday's confirmation hearing, Senator Dianne Feinstein, the ranking Democrat on the Judiciary Committee, accused Republicans of trying to rush through Judge Amy Coney Barrett's confirmation so she could rule on a case that threatens to kill the Affordable Care Act. Watch his remarks.
Impact of Trump's return to campaign trail
CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss President Trump's return to the campaign trail while recovering from COVID-19 and what to expect as hearings begin for Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett.
How to watch Amy Coney Barrett's Senate confirmation hearings
Barrett will likely be voted out of the Committee on October 22, setting up a vote on the full floor shortly before Election Day.
No questions for Barrett on 1st day of Senate confirmation hearings
Barrett vowed to serve "faithfully and impartially" in the first of four days of hearings on her nomination, but Senators did most of the talking.
Biden says Barrett's Catholic faith shouldn't be factor in questioning
Biden expressed the same sentiment as Democratic senators who are so far focusing on the threat they feel Barrett's confirmation to the Supreme Court would pose to Obamacare.
What to watch in Amy Coney Barrett's confirmation hearings
Barrett's confirmation hearings begin Monday, October 12.
Conservative groups launch effort to boost support for Barrett
The effort begins with a pair of new ads that will hit the airwaves Sunday.
Conservative judicial group assembles team of lawyers to boost Barrett
The Senate Judiciary Committee will hold a confirmation hearing for Barrett next week.
GOP continues to plan confirmation hearing
At least two Republican members of the Senate Judiciary Committee have tested positive for COVID-19 after attending the Supreme Court nomination announcement for Judge Amy Coney Barrett. CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes spoke to CBSN's "Red & Blue" host Elaine Quijano about why the GOP is still pushing forward with plans for the hearings for next week.
Questions surround Trump's health status
White House officials and doctors have given conflicting and incomplete information about President Trump's condition as he's being treated for COVID-19. On Monday, White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany became the latest aide to test positive. CBS News' Natalie Brand joins CBSN with the latest from Walter Reed Army Medical Center.
High-stakes battles await justices as Supreme Court opens new term
The Supreme Court begins its term Monday and is set to hear disputes over Obamacare and grand jury materials from special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation.
Alumni at Amy Coney Barrett's undergrad school sign letter of concern
The letter signed by 1,513 alumni says they are "firmly and passionately opposed to her nomination," declaring Barrett fails to represent their views and values.
3 GOP senators test positive for COVID-19
Three Republican senators have tested positive for the coronavirus following President Trump's positive test and hospitalization. The full Senate will not meet for two weeks, but Majority Leader Mitch McConnell pledges to go ahead with Judge Amy Coney Barrett's confirmation process. Nancy Cordes reports.
McConnell reschedules floor activity
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is rescheduling floor activity as multiple GOP Senators have tested positive for COVID-19. Political contributor Molly Hooper joins CBSN to discuss.
Christie admitted to the hospital after positive COVID-19 test
Christie helped President Trump with debate prep ahead of Tuesday's presidential debate.
At least 8 people who attended SCOTUS ceremony test positive for COVID-19
There is growing concern that the ceremony may have been a "super-spreader event" — as at least 8 attendees announce positive COVID-19 diagnoses.
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