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Confirmation hearings begin for Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson; Primary battle brewing for Ohio Republicans
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Confirmation hearings begin for Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson; Primary battle brewing for Ohio Republicans
The Senate Judiciary Committee will begin confirmation hearings today for Supreme Court justice nominee Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion joins “CBS News Mornings” from Capitol Hill with more on what to expect.
Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, who would become the first African American woman on the Supreme Court, will go before the Senate Judiciary Committee beginning Monday for opening statements. CBS News’ congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has the latest.
The highly-esteemed Circuit Court of Appeals judge, nominated by President Biden for the Supreme Court, stands just five feet one inch tall, and is poised to knock down one more barrier on the nation's highest court. "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty talks with longtime friends of Ketanji Brown Jackson, who explain why they believe Jackson's nomination (if confirmed, she would be the first Black woman to serve on the Supreme Court) is a testament to her brilliance and passion for the law.
Authorities arrested 108 people, including alleged child sexual predators and those seeking prostitutes.
A U.S. district judge ruled that Virginia Roberts Giuffre can move forward with her sex abuse suit against the Duke of York, rejecting arguments by Prince Andrew that he was protected by a 2009 plea agreement between Giuffre and Jeffrey Epstein. As CBS News foreign correspondent Holly Williams reports, Prince Andrew now faces three choices: head to court, appeal the decision, or reach a legal settlement with Giuffre.
A federal judge denied former President Trump's request for executive privilege to keep the special committee investigating the assault on the U.S. Capitol from seeing his White House records. Kris Van Cleave has more on the ruling.
A Delaware bankruptcy court judge has ordered Hertz to release data on auto theft reports filed against its customers. The decision comes after CBS News told the court the public had a right to see that information. CBS News' consumer investigative correspondent Anna Werner reports.
The first public conversation between Anita Hill (who accused Judge Clarence Thomas of sexual harassment in front of his Supreme Court nominating committee) and Christine Blasey Ford (who testified about sexual assault allegations against Judge Brett Kavanaugh) is featured in a new podcast, "Because of Anita." Co-hosts Cindi Leive and Salamishah Tillet join "CBS Mornings" to discuss their revealing interview.
A judge denied bond for South Carolina lawyer Alex Murdaugh over charges he stole millions after the death of his family's longtime housekeeper. Nikki Battiste is following the case.
A judge in Illinois filed a temporary restraining order against Chicago police union president John Catanzara amid a vaccine battle between the union and the city. Nancy Chen reports.
A judge in Texas has temporarily blocked investigations of transgender children's parents. Governor Greg Abbott signed the controversial order last month. Omar Villafranca reports.
Kim Potter, a former Minnesota police officer found guilty of manslaughter in the shooting death of Daunte Wright, was sentenced to two years in prison. David Schuman has the details.