In an interview with CBSN in 2016, when she was a law professor at Notre Dame, Amy Coney Barrett talked about the political battles over filing a Supreme Court seat in a presidential election year. Barrett is now a federal judge and one of President Trump’s leading contenders to fill a vacancy on the high court. “Red and Blue” anchor Elaine Quijano and CBS News political correspondent Ed O’Keefe have more on her comments. Source
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What Amy Coney Barrett said in 2016 about confirming justices in election years
“It shouldn’t be a surprise that the Senate is willing to push a president’s nominee through in an election year when they share the same political affiliation,” Barrett said. Source
No officers charged in the death of Breonna Taylor; 1 faces lesser charges
A Kentucky grand jury has decided to charge former Louisville police officer Brett Hankison with wanton endangerment in connection with the raid on Breonna Taylor’s apartment, but none of the officers involved will face charges for her death. Louisville Urban League CEO Sadiqa Reynolds joins CBSN to discuss the decision and the community’s reaction. Source
Trump predicts Supreme Court needs a ninth justice to decide November election
“I think this will end up in the Supreme Court,” the president said of the presidential election. Source
Tennessee Tough: Titans QB Ryan Tannehill Lauded By Teammates for His Grit
On Sunday, in the team’s win over the Jaguars, Tannehill earned even more field cred with his teammates when he stood in the pocket and took a big hit while lofting a touchdown throw to receiver Adam Humphries. Source
Court orders Eric Trump to testify before New York AG
The New York attorney general is investigating whether President Trump and the Trump Organization committed fraud. Source
Fight over vacant SCOTUS Scalia seat gets ugly
The fight in Washington for late Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia’s replacement is just getting started. President Obama may pick a nomination as early as next week, but Republicans vow to block that option. Notre Dame Law Professor Amy Coney Barrett joins CBSN to discuss Scalia’s legacy, and what’s next for the Supreme Court. Source
Trump in 2016: “The judges will be pro-life”
In post-election interview on 60 Minutes, Lesley Stahl asked the future president whether his Supreme Court justice nominees would look to overturn Roe v. Wade. Source
Donald Trump in 2016: “The judges will be pro-life.”
In post-election interview on 60 Minutes, Lesley Stahl asked the future president whether his Supreme Court justice nominees would look to overturn Roe v. Wade. Source
Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s next big bet rides on better batteries
But battery breakthroughs fail to energize investors hoping for immediate breakthroughs from electric car maker. Source