Joe Biden will address the White House today, celebrating the confirmation of his first Supreme Court nominee, Ketanji Brown Jackson, who will become the court’s first black female judge when she takes office later this year. Having garnered the support of three Republican senators – Susan Collins, Lisa Murkowski and Mitt Romney – he also received the support of all 50 Democrats. The president shared a video of himself watching the confirmation vote with Ms. Brown Jackson by his side yesterday. Republican Sen. Tim Scott, meanwhile, slammed progressive experts after voting “no” to confirming justice. He specifically attacked MSNBC’s Joy-Ann Reid after accusing him of allowing “Lindsey Graham and the sheriffs” to “walk him with dogs” to support conservative policies. “Now she will come to terms with the racism that Lindsey is barking at Judge Jackson because: it’s Tim Scott,” she wrote on Twitter. “What’s so offensive about what Joy says is that a black man can not think for himself,” Scott said.
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The White House asked about the green card Rishi Sunak
Answering a question from The Independent’s Andrew Feinberg, there was no official response from the administration over the controversy over whether UK Chancellor Rishi Sunak was allowed to remain a US resident while serving in the British Parliament, although Jen Psaki says The White House will see if there is more information they can provide. Oliver O’Connell8 April 2022 20:41 1649446208
Oprah says ‘I feel great refreshed today’ after Ketanji Brown Jackson remarks
Oprah Winfrey celebrates the confirmation of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson in the US Supreme Court by publishing the last stanza of the poem I Am A Black Woman by Mari Evans. I’m a black woman Tall like a cypress Strong Defying part and time And occasion He attacked Impermeable Indestructible Look at me and be refreshed. Oprah adds: “I feel very refreshed today for the sensitivity and grace of our new Supreme Court justice, Ketanji Brown Jackson.” Oliver O’Connell8 April 2022 20:30 1649443714
“Like anyone else, the president may, at some point, be positive about Covid,” White House spokeswoman Jen Psaki told the Daily News. President Joe Biden tested negative this morning and the government says it has taken a wide range of measures to prevent Covid-19 infection, such as vaccination and dual aids. Ms. Psaki notes that he can continue his duties even if he comes out positive: “We risk to evaluate like everyone else in the country and it is important for him to be able to continue his presidential duties now and even if he comes out positive in the future . ” Oliver O’Connell8 April 2022 19:48 1649443389
President Joe Biden to travel to Greensboro, North Carolina
On Thursday, April 14, the President will travel to Greensboro, North Carolina to discuss his government’s efforts to do more in America, rebuild our supply chains here at home, and reduce costs for the American people as part of it. Building a Better America. This trip will be grouped type. Additional details follow. The president will then travel to Camp David and stay there for the Easter weekend. Oliver O’Connell8 April 2022 19:43 1649443201
White House briefing: US security assistance to Ukraine
White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki begins the briefing with a list of security assistance in Ukraine. It includes 50 million ammunition missiles and thousands of anti-tank / anti-aircraft systems. Oliver O’Connell8 April 2022 19:40 1649442608
Dan Rather hopes Jackson’s word “starts a vision of hope”
Veteran broadcaster Dan Rather wrote on Twitter: “Stop what you’re doing to listen and share this historic moment. “Judge Jackson’s words echo the stubbornness of cynicism, grow from the deep roots of pain and struggle, and instill a vision of hope in a better and fairer America.” Oliver O’Connell8 April 2022 19:30 1649441468
Biden test negative for Covid-19
A White House official says President Joe Biden was tested for Covid-19 this morning and tested negative. Oliver O’Connell8 April 2022 19:11 1649440628
Biden condemns the attack on the Ukrainian railway station
President Joe Biden condemned the attack on the Ukrainian railway station this morning, calling it “another horrific atrocity committed by Russia.” Oliver O’Connell8 April 2022 18:57 1649439488
Ketanji Brown Jackson delivers shocking speech marking historic confirmation in Supreme Court
Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson delivered a shocking speech linking her historic affirmation as the first black woman to serve on the Supreme Court with many black Americans in the United States with the simple phrase, “We did it.” Eric Garcia reports from Washington, DC. Oliver O’Connell8 April 2022 18:38 1649439203 Oliver O’Connell8 April 2022 18:33
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Joe Biden will address the White House today, celebrating the confirmation of his first Supreme Court nominee, Ketanji Brown Jackson, who will become the court’s first black female judge when she takes office later this year. Having garnered the support of three Republican senators – Susan Collins, Lisa Murkowski and Mitt Romney – he also received the support of all 50 Democrats. The president shared a video of himself watching the confirmation vote with Ms. Brown Jackson by his side yesterday. Republican Sen. Tim Scott, meanwhile, slammed progressive experts after voting “no” to confirming justice. He specifically attacked MSNBC’s Joy-Ann Reid after accusing him of allowing “Lindsey Graham and the sheriffs” to “walk him with dogs” to support conservative policies. “Now she will come to terms with the racism that Lindsey is barking at Judge Jackson because: it’s Tim Scott,” she wrote on Twitter. “What’s so offensive about what Joy says is that a black man can not think for himself,” Scott said.
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Voices: Judge Jackson should not have downgraded her work with Guantanamo detainees
Justice was targeted during its hearings in the Supreme Court for alleged assistance to “terrorists”. “As someone who has done the same kind of work – and with pride – I find it sad that he felt he had to minimize what he did,” writes Eric Lewis. Oliver O’Connell9 April 2022 04:15 1649471408
Pelozi thanks the well-wishers, she remains asymptomatic
Parliament Speaker Nancy Pelosi thanked the well-wishers for their kindness since she tested positive for Covid-19. He says he remains asymptomatic thanks to the vaccine and booster vaccines and encourages everyone else to do so. Oliver O’Connell9 April 2022 03:30 1649468708
Senator Warnock wrote a letter to his daughter about Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson
“The first judge of the Supreme Court who looks like you – with hair like yours.”
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Jury acquits two men in Michigan Gov. Whitmer’s kidnapping plan, dead end for others
Two men accused of plotting to kidnap Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer have been acquitted while the court is still at a crossroads with charges against two others posing as “leaders”. Jurors acquitted Daniel Harris and Brandon Caserta on Friday, but failed to reach a verdict on Adam Fox and Barry Croft Jr. – and he pleaded not guilty. Graig Graziosi and John Bowden report. Oliver O’Connell9 April 2022 02:00 1649463308
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As the Biden government tries to punish Russia for its attack on Ukraine, Congress confirms the Supreme Court’s new justice, and the Jan. 6 inquiries are heating up, The Independent publishes a new morning newsletter in the United States to keep you informed. . As the day begins, the morning U.S. titles. will inform you about the biggest stories, exclusives, explanations and the big questions of the day. Oliver O’Connell9 April 2022 01:15 1649460608
Questions asked about the lack of a mask by the VP
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Ketanji Brown Jackson delivers shocking speech marking historic confirmation in Supreme Court
Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson delivered a shocking speech linking her historic affirmation as the first black woman to serve on the Supreme Court with many black Americans in the United States with the simple phrase, “We did it.” Ms. Jackson made the remarks in the White House the day after it was ratified by the Senate by 53 to 47, with only three Republicans voting with each Democrat voting for her. “It took 232 years and 115 previous appointments to select a black woman to serve on the United States Supreme Court,” he said. “But we did it.” Oliver O’Connell8 April 2022 23:45 1649457014 Oliver O’Connell8 April 2022 23:30 1649455208
Biden criticizes ‘verbal abuse’ by GOP during confirmation hearings
Mr Biden, who has served as chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee overseeing the Supreme Court’s affidavits, said he expected the woman to nominate to replace Judge Stephen Breyer to face a difficult confirmation process, but was terrified by the way she was treated in her hearings. “It was verbal abuse,” Biden said during a White House speech to the White House a day after the Senate voted 53 to 47. ” categories . In the face of all this, Judge Jackson showed his incredible character and integrity. “ Andrew Feinberg and Eric Garcia report from Washington, DC. Oliver O’Connell8 April 2022 23:00 1649454931
The White House has released the first official portrait of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson.
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