Trump's nominee defended her past critiques when pressed by lawmakers. A heavily conservative court will hear a challenge to the law next month.
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Fact-checking Biden's claim that Barrett's confirmation process is 'not constitutional'
In the lead up to Monday’s confirmation hearings to install Judge Amy Coney Barrett on the US Supreme Court, Democratic presidential candidate and former Vice President Joe Biden raised concerns that the efforts to put Barrett on the court are unconstitutional and exemplify court packing.
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Group charged in kidnap plot discussed targeting Virginia governor, FBI agent says
The group charged with plotting to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer also discussed kidnapping Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam, an FBI agent testified in court on Tuesday.
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Group charged in kidnap plot discussed targeting Virginia governor, FBI agent says
The group charged with plotting to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer also discussed kidnapping Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam, an FBI agent testified in court on Tuesday.
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'No notes!' Bash weighs in on moment that drew laughter
• McConnell says ‘no one believes’ Supreme Court will strike down Obamacare • Amy Coney Barrett says police killing of George Floyd was ‘very emotional’ for her family
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Analysis: How you know Lindsey Graham is starting to panic
As chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham had a unique opportunity: He got to kick off the questioning Tuesday of Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett.
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Cillizza: The real reason Donald Trump skipped the 2nd debate
On its face, President Donald Trump’s immediate insistence that he would not participate in a virtual second debate made very little political sense. After all, he needs more chances to take on Joe Biden, as the former VP continues to rise in the polls. Upon further examination, though, Trump’s decision makes sense for one reason and one reason only. He...
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Fauci says he's 'not going to walk away' as Trump revives criticism
President Donald Trump revived his public criticism of Dr. Anthony Fauci Tuesday morning, continuing his efforts to undermine the infectious disease expert even as the doctor said he’s not going to bow to pressure.
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Amy Coney Barrett's hearing enters new phase
Both GOP and Democratic lawmakers pressed Amy Coney Barrett on whether she can set aside her beliefs while ruling on issues like abortion
