Alliance for Justice's Nan Aron discusses her group's opposition to Amy Coney Barrett's confirmation to the Supreme Court and Coalition to Preserve an Independent U.S. Supreme Court's Paul Summers discusses his group's opposition to "court packing."
Day one of confirmation hearings for Supreme Court Nominee Amy Coney Barrett got underway before the Senate Judiciary Committee with opening statements and introductions.
Axios hosted a virtual event with Sen. Tim Kaine (D-VA), Sen. Josh Hawley (R-MO) and Rep. Katie Porter (D-CA). In one-on-one discussions, the lawmakers offered their reactions to the 2020 vice presidential debate and talked about the Supreme Court vacancy, the 2020 election and the coronavirus response. This discussion was part of Axios' "News Shapers" series.
Senate Judiciary Committee Democrats held a news conference following the first day of the Supreme Court confirmation hearings for Judge Amy Coney Barrett. The Democrats talked about the potential fate of the Affordable Care Act if the judge were to be confirmed to the nation's high court. The senators also pushed back on the claim by Republicans on the committee that Democrats were attacking the nominee's religious faith. "Did you hear one of us raise that issue? We have taken an oath to a constitution which says no religious test. Enough said," said Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL).
President Trump delivered remarks at a campaign rally in Sanford, FL, his first public event outside of the White House since being diagnosed with COVID-19 earlier in October 2020. His remarks hit on a number of his signature campaign issues, including the economy, trade, immigration, and border security.
Senate Judiciary Committee Chair Lindsey Graham (R-SC) spoke to reporters after the conclusion of the first day of the Supreme Court confirmation hearings for Judge Amy Coney Barrett. He said he thought the judge was well-qualified for the position and thanked his colleagues for the tone of the hearing. "We have stern differences but they were displayed respectfully and I hope that continues for the next week," he said.
Senate Judiciary Committee Democrats held a news conference following the first day of the Supreme Court confirmation hearings for Judge Amy Coney Barrett. The Democrats talked about the potential fate of the Affordable Care Act if the judge were to be confirmed to the nation's high court. The senators also pushed back on the claim by Republicans on the committee that Democrats were attacking the nominee's religious faith. "Did you hear one of us raise that issue? We have taken an oath to a constitution which says no religious test. Enough said," said Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL).
President Trump delivered remarks at a campaign rally in Sanford, FL, his first public event outside of the White House since being diagnosed with COVID-19 earlier in October 2020. His remarks hit on a number of his signature campaign issues, including the economy, trade, immigration, and border security.
