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Jackson’s nomination for Supreme Court moves to the full Senate for confirmation

Eric McDaniel, NPR

Posted on April 4, 2022 · Democrats will vote today to advance the Supreme Court nomination of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson. A final vote before the full Senate is expected by the end of the week.

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What Ketanji Brown Jackson can expect to hear from Republicans this week

Nina Totenberg, NPR

Posted on March 21, 2022 · If confirmed, she would be the first Black woman to serve on the nation's highest court, and she would be one of four women on the court, the largest number ever to serve at one time.

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Senate Panel Advances Bill To Protect Mueller

MARY CLARE JALONICK, AP / CHAD DAY, AP

Posted on April 26, 2018 · Republicans have split amid President Donald Trump's repeatedly criticism of Mueller's Russia investigation. The vote was 14-7 with four Republicans in favor.

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Texas Has Nation’s Highest Number Of Judicial Vacancies In Federal Courts

Alvaro 'Al' Ortiz

Posted on May 23, 2016 · Experts say it is slowing down the justice system in the state and impacting both individuals and businesses.

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Convicted Texas murderer blames comedian Jeff Ross for death sentence, asks Supreme Court to consider appeal in case

Ariel Worthy

Posted on January 2, 2023 · Gabriel Hall is shown in unaired footage making comments in a joking manner about crime and murder, but not specifically talking about his case. Prosecutors argued the footage shows Hall had a lack of remorse and indifference.

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Balance of Power 2022: Senate, U.S. House midterm election results

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Posted on November 8, 2022 · Who will control the House of Representatives and the Senate for the next two years?

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Reflecting on a historic and controversial Supreme Court term (July 1, 2022)

Michael Hagerty

Posted on July 1, 2022 · On Friday's show: Reaction to the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling on the so-called "Remain in Mexico" immigration policy and reflections on a monumentous term of the nation's highest court.

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Ketanji Brown Jackson sworn in as first Black woman on the Supreme Court

Ximena Bustillo, NPR

Posted on June 30, 2022 · Ketanji Brown Jackson, President Biden's first Supreme Court pick, has been sworn in as the 116th justice. She is the first Black woman to serve on the nation's high court.

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