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John Cornyn digs in on claim that Judge Jackson called Bush and Rumsfeld ‘war criminals’

WASHINGTON — Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) defended his assertion that Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson called then-President George W. Bush and his Pentagon chief “war criminals,” rejecting Democrats’ contention Wednesday that he distorted her petitions on behalf of militants detained at Guantánamo Bay.

Tribune News Service · Mar 23, 2022

Ketanji Brown Jackson faces renewed Republican attacks in Senate grilling

Hearings on Biden’s supreme court nominee resume with chair chiding Republicans for ‘showcasing election talking points’

The Guardian - US · Mar 23, 2022

Lindsey Graham rebuked for trying to blame Ketanji Brown Jackson for Kavanaugh hearing

‘Senator, I don't have any comment on what procedures took place in this body’

The Independent UK · Mar 23, 2022

Ketanji Brown Jackson defends against Republican’s claims on child abuse sentences

Supreme court nominee responds to Josh Hawley’s accusations, which have have been debunked as false, at Senate hearing

The Guardian - US · Mar 22, 2022

Ketanji Brown Jackson has already made Supreme Court history. Here's what to expect from her confirmation hearing

If confirmed, the Harvard graduate would bring a unique perspective to the Supreme Court, dominated by white men for more than 200 years. As the Senate Judiciary Committee chair points out, "it's not easy being the first".

ABC News · Mar 21, 2022

8 takeaways from Ketanji Brown Jackson’s Supreme Court confirmation hearing

Senate Judiciary Committee Chair Dick Durbin, D-Ill., said Jackson, the first Black female Supreme Court nominee, is “a living witness to the fact that, in America, all is possible.”

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 21, 2022

Ketanji Brown Jackson speaks at her confirmation hearing – finally

Nominee talked of ‘historic chance’ to be the first Black woman on supreme court – but first she had to listen to a lot of white men

The Guardian - US · Mar 21, 2022

Ketanji Brown Jackson vows neutral stance on US top court

Republicans threaten ‘tough questions’ as Democrats hail Jackson as first Black woman nominated to US Supreme Court.

Al Jazeera · Mar 21, 2022

Takeaways: Jackson makes history, GOP vows no 'spectacle'

History was made the instant Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson appeared before the Senate Judiciary Committee

The Independent UK · Mar 21, 2022

Brett Kavanaugh: What was he accused of and what happened at his Supreme Court confirmation hearing?

Three women have come forward with accusations. Mr Kavanaugh has categorically denied the veracity of each

The Independent UK · Mar 21, 2022