StoryGraph Biggest Story 2020-10-13 -- judge amy coney barrett (26), the supreme court (24), confirmation hearing (13), the senate judiciary committee (12), the affordable care act (12)
Romney Says He’s Fed Up with "Vile" American Politics, Blames Trump for Much of the Division
Advertisements Senator Mitt Romney (R-Utah) denounced what he referred to as the current state of “vile” and “vituperative” American politics. His comments were a direct criticism of President Donald Trump, whom he blames for much of the political climate. “I have stayed quiet with the approach of the election,” Romney said. “But I’m troubled by … Continue reading "Romney Says He’s Fed Up with “Vile” American Politics, Blames Trump for Much of the Division"
Fauci Says He "Won’t Walk Away" After Trump’s Criticism
Advertisements Dr. Anthony Fauci, the country’s leading expert on the novel coronavirus, responded after President Donald Trump said Fauci’s “pitching arm is far more accurate than his prognostications” about the pandemic and its effects on American life. “I’m not going to walk away from this outbreak, no matter who’s the president,” Fauci told CNBC. Yesterday, … Continue reading "Fauci Says He “Won’t Walk Away” After Trump’s Criticism"
Donald Trump Jr. Falsely Claims Biden’s Campaign is "The Most Anti-2nd Amendment in History"
Advertisements Donald Trump Jr. claimed Democrat Joe Biden’s campaign is “the most anti-2nd Amendment Presidential ticket in history.” “Make no mistake about it: The radical left is coming for your guns!!!” he wrote. Joe Biden and Kamala Harris want to take away your right to defend yourself and your family. They are the most anti-2nd … Continue reading "Donald Trump Jr. Falsely Claims Biden’s Campaign is “The Most Anti-2nd Amendment in History”"
Trump Claims, With No Evidence, That California Governor Gavin Newsom Will "Harvest" Votes
Advertisements President Donald Trump claimed, with no evidence, that California Governor Gavin Newsom (D) will make sure Democrats win the state in the upcoming general election thanks to “a pure Sleepy Joe Democrat firm to count and ‘harvest’ votes.” “No way Republicans get a fair shake. Lawyers, get started!!!” Trump wrote. “California is in big … Continue reading "Trump Claims, With No Evidence, That California Governor Gavin Newsom Will “Harvest” Votes"
Amy Coney Barrett refused to say if Trump can delay the election. The correct answer is he can’t.
The question has an easy, straightforward answer. Barrett didn’t provide it.
Barrett: 'I am not hostile' to the Affordable Care Act
Judge Amy Coney Barrett was questioned about past opinions she has written and claimed she was "not hostile" to the Affordable Care Act. "I apply the law, I follow the law, you make the policy," she told Sen. Dick Durbin.
Barrett asserts 'discrimination is abhorrent,' but dodges questions on LGBTQ rights
Judge Amy Coney Barrett did not answer if she would agree with the dissenting opinion on a Supreme Court ruling for LGBTQ rights for marriage equality, but said that "discrimination is abhorrent," and "I have never discriminated on the basis of sexual preference."
Amy Coney Barrett uses the Ginsburg rule 'very carefully' on day two of SCOTUS confirmation hearing
Pete Williams says Amy Coney Barrett is using the Ginsburg rule “like everybody else who has read the transcript” of RBG’s confirmation hearing on the second day of SCOTUS confirmation hearing.
Today is the second day of confirmation hearings for President Trump’s Supreme Court pick Judge Amy Coney Barrett, who is appearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee.
Analysis | The GOP’s Josh Hawley problem on Amy Coney Barrett and Roe v. Wade
Republicans have spent much of Barrett's hearing arguing she wouldn't necessarily be a vote against Roe. But their argument is severely complicated by one of their own committee members.
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Democrats grill Barrett on health care and abortion as Trump pick refuses to say how she'll rule
President Donald Trump's Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett said she had made no commitments to the President or anyone else about how she might rule on a case aimed at dismantling the Affordable Care Act or on a potential dispute in the upcoming presidential election.
Fact-checking Biden's claim that Barrett's SCOTUS confirmation process is "not constitutional"
In the lead up to Monday's confirmation hearings to install Judge Amy Coney Barrett on the US Supreme Court, Democratic presidential candidate and former Vice President Joe Biden raised concerns that the efforts to put Barrett on the court are unconstitutional and exemplify court packing.
McConnell slates October revote on GOP COVID relief plan
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says that he’s scheduling a procedural vote on a GOP COVID-19 relief bill for next week
Barrett sidesteps Democratic questions amid high-stakes grilling
Senate Democrats are grilling Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett on hot-button issues like ObamaCare and the Nov. 3 election, but have struggled to pin down how she would rule on such cases if she’s confirmed later this month.
Mike Lee unleashes tirade against court packing, touts past Biden speech on the subject
Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, used the last seven minutes of his time allotted for questioning Supreme Court nominee Judge Amy Coney Barrett to rail against the notion of expanding the high court's roster, which some Democrats have suggests as a means to pack it with liberal justices.
Barrett repeatedly refused to commit to a certain outcome in cases on specific issues when asked by Democrats on Tuesday.
Dick Durbin Blames Trump Tweets For Democrat Attacks On Amy Coney Barrett’s Independence
Dick Durbin blamed President Donald Trump's tweets for a series of questions that appeared to attacked Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett's independence.
Watch Live: Day Two of Amy Coney Barrett SCOTUS Confirmation Hearings
The Senate Judiciary Committee will start the second nomination hearing for the confirmation of Supreme Court nominee Judge Amy Coney Barrett.
Sheldon Whitehouse Presents 'Dark Money' Conspiracy Theory, Asks Amy Coney Barrett Zero Questions
Sheldon Whitehouse presented a "dark money" conspiracy theory. He asked Judge Amy Coney Barrett no actual questions.
Barrett: 'Committed to the Rule of Law,’ Separate from Family, Faith
Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett said her commitment to the rule of law is separate from her devotion to her faith and family.
Feinstein Says Barrett Will Vote to Strip Millions of Health Care
Dianne Feinstein proclaimed that Judge Amy Coney Barrett, if confirmed, will "vote to strip millions of Americans of their health care."
Democrats Shatter The Republican Facade As Barrett Refuses To Answer On Roe v. Wade
Advertisements Sen. Dianne Feinstein asked Amy Coney Barrett if she thought Roe v. Wade was wrongly decided, and Trump’s SCOTUS nominee refused to answer. Feinstein asked, “On something that is really a major cause with a major effect on over half of the population of this country who are women, after all, it’s distressing not … Continue reading "Democrats Shatter The Republican Facade As Barrett Refuses To Answer On Roe v. Wade"
Amy Coney Barrett Refuses To Say Whether President Can Delay Election
The Supreme Court nominee would not weigh in on President Donald Trump's threats to delay the election — a power he does not have.
Barrett says she has made no precommitments on Supreme Court cases or Obamacare
When asked by Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-IA., if she had made any promises on any Supreme Court cases such as the Affordable Care Act, Judge Amy Coney Barrett responded 'absolutely not' and made clear she had not made any precommitments on potential cases.
Graham questions Barrett on Supreme Court rulings on abortion
Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., questioned Judge Amy Coney Barrett during hearings on her Supreme Court nomination about previous rulings in the Supreme Court on abortion and what it would take for those rulings to be argued again.
Barrett: "I'm not hostile to the ACA"
Judge Amy Coney Barrett said that she is "not hostile" to the Affordable Care Act, when pressed about how she would handle the case in November by Senate Minority Whip Dick Durbin.
Barrett declines to say if Trump can unilaterally delay election
Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett declined to say on Tuesday if she believes President Trump could unilaterally delay the Nov. 3 election.
***Live Updates*** Amy Coney Barrett Confirmation Hearings Continue
Judge Amy Coney Barrett’s Senate confirmation hearings continue on Tuesday. Senators will have two days of questioning. Stay tuned to Breitbart News for live updates. All times Eastern. | 2020 Election
The Senate Judiciary Committee began day two of their confirmation hearing for Trump Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett. Democrat Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (RI) went on a crazy 30-minute rant about dark money funding the GOP. Sheldon Whitehouse mansplained for 30 minutes and didn’t let Amy Coney Barrett speak. He actually made Adam Schiff look…
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