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The Senate Judiciary Committee is set to begin on Monday its highly anticipated confirmation hearing for Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court. In her opening statement, Judge Barrett will say the late conservative Justice Antonin Scalia inspired her philosophy that "a judge must apply the law as written, not as the judge wishes it were." Nancy Cordes reports.
In her opening statement at Monday's confirmation hearing, Senator Dianne Feinstein, the ranking Democrat on the Judiciary Committee, accused Republicans of trying to rush through Judge Amy Coney Barrett's confirmation so she could rule on a case that threatens to kill the Affordable Care Act. Watch his remarks.
CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss President Trump's return to the campaign trail while recovering from COVID-19 and what to expect as hearings begin for Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett.
Barrett will likely be voted out of the Committee on October 22, setting up a vote on the full floor shortly before Election Day.
Barrett vowed to serve "faithfully and impartially" in the first of four days of hearings on her nomination, but Senators did most of the talking.
Biden expressed the same sentiment as Democratic senators who are so far focusing on the threat they feel Barrett's confirmation to the Supreme Court would pose to Obamacare.
Barrett's confirmation hearings begin Monday, October 12.
The effort begins with a pair of new ads that will hit the airwaves Sunday.
The Senate Judiciary Committee will hold a confirmation hearing for Barrett next week.
At least two Republican members of the Senate Judiciary Committee have tested positive for COVID-19 after attending the Supreme Court nomination announcement for Judge Amy Coney Barrett. CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes spoke to CBSN's "Red & Blue" host Elaine Quijano about why the GOP is still pushing forward with plans for the hearings for next week.
White House officials and doctors have given conflicting and incomplete information about President Trump's condition as he's being treated for COVID-19. On Monday, White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany became the latest aide to test positive. CBS News' Natalie Brand joins CBSN with the latest from Walter Reed Army Medical Center.
The Supreme Court begins its term Monday and is set to hear disputes over Obamacare and grand jury materials from special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation.
The letter signed by 1,513 alumni says they are "firmly and passionately opposed to her nomination," declaring Barrett fails to represent their views and values.
Three Republican senators have tested positive for the coronavirus following President Trump's positive test and hospitalization. The full Senate will not meet for two weeks, but Majority Leader Mitch McConnell pledges to go ahead with Judge Amy Coney Barrett's confirmation process. Nancy Cordes reports.
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is rescheduling floor activity as multiple GOP Senators have tested positive for COVID-19. Political contributor Molly Hooper joins CBSN to discuss.
Christie helped President Trump with debate prep ahead of Tuesday's presidential debate.
There is growing concern that the ceremony may have been a "super-spreader event" — as at least 8 attendees announce positive COVID-19 diagnoses.
Trump walking back White Supremacist comments; Fmr. Pres. Jimmy Carter turns 96
"This is about your health care," former Vice President Joe Biden, the Democratic presidential nominee, said Sunday of the Supreme Court vacancy.
The president at that time continued to publicly assert he was weighing up to five candidates and had yet to make his decision.
Barrett is expected to meet with several Republican senators on Tuesday ahead of her confirmation hearings next month.
On CBS' "Face the Nation," Democratic Senator Chris Coons told moderator Margaret Brennan he will ask Supreme Court nominee Judge Amy Coney Barrett about statements she's made about rulings on the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare. Joel Payne, a CBS News political contributor and a Democratic strategist, and CBS News political analyst Leslie Sanchez joined CBSN to discuss.
President Trump on Saturday announced that he would be nominating Judge Amy Comey Barrett to the Supreme Court. "I love the U.S. Constitution and will be mindful of those who came before me," Barrett said.
With President Trump's nomination of Amy Coney Barrett for the Supreme Court, CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford explains the president's decision and how her nomination can play out in the coming days.
Republicans are pushing for a swift confirmation for Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett. The fight over Ruth Bader Ginsburg's vacated seat has also become a fight over the Affordable Care Act, which the Supreme Court is set to review shortly after the election. Nikole Killion reports.
President Trump said on Saturday he will send troops to Portland, Oregon, as his deployments expand to more cities across the U.S.
A federal grand jury indicted former FBI Director James Comey on two criminal counts. Comey has said he is innocent.
Israeli strikes and gunfire have killed at least 59 people across Gaza overnight, according to health officials.
Prince William opened up to Eugene Levy in a preview for "The Reluctant Traveler." The full conversation will be released next week.
Two major TV station owners, Sinclair and Nexstar, said they will return "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" to the air Friday after preempting the show last week.
The repeated unexplained drone activity has raised concerns about security in northern Europe.
The State Department announced it was revoking a visa for Colombia President Gustavo Petro after he participated in a New York protest where he called on American soldiers to disobey President Trump's orders.
Lt. Col. George Hardy enlisted in the Air Force in 1944 and was the youngest Red Tail fighter pilot to fly a combat sortie over Europe.
One source told CBS News that the termination letter to the agents cited their alleged "lack of judgement" in their actions.