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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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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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Troy Schulze

Posted on September 21, 2023 · Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina delve into the latest news in national and local politics.

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Political Roundup: Impeachments all around

Joshua Zinn / Craig Cohen

Posted on September 13, 2023 · While the Paxton trial continues in the Texas Senate, the U.S. House begins an impeachment inquiry into President Biden.

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Cell phone videos lead to arrest of Southeast Texas man accused of rioting during Jan. 6 insurrection

Adam Zuvanich

Posted on July 31, 2023 · Nederland resident Michael Marroquin, 63, was arrested last week and charged with seven crimes related to his alleged involvement in the attack on the U.S. Capitol in 2021. The FBI received a tip from one of his relatives, court documents show.

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Campus diversity after affirmative action (June 30, 2023)

Michael Hagerty

Posted on June 30, 2023 · On Friday's show: The U.S. Supreme Court struck down affirmative action in college admissions. Where does that leave local institutions in their efforts to sustain diverse campuses?

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