Chief justice calls leak of draft abortion opinion a "betrayal"
Chief Justice John Roberts said he directed the marshal of the court to launch an investigation into the source of the leak.
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Chief Justice John Roberts said he directed the marshal of the court to launch an investigation into the source of the leak.
The draft published by Politico indicates it was circulated in February, and the justices could change their votes in the days or weeks before a decision is released.
The draft opinion in a pivotal abortion case swiftly reignited calls on Capitol Hill for Democrats to take action to protect abortion access.
"If the court does overturn Roe, it will fall on our nation's elected officials at all levels of government to protect a woman's right to choose," the president said.
A reported draft Supreme Court opinion obtained by Politico suggests the court is set to roll back Roe v. Wade. President Biden reacted to the report by emphasizing that it's unclear if the draft is the court's final decision and vowing to work with Democrats in Congress to pass a law protecting abortion rights. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe spoke to Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers about what else the president had to say and the reactions from lawmakers who said conservative Supreme Court justices lied at their confirmation hearings.
The Supreme Court confirmed the authenticity of the document on Tuesday, but said it "does not represent a decision by the Court or the final position of any member on the issues in the case."
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.
The Supreme Court ruled 9-0 in favor of Camp Constitution, a Christian civic organization, and its director.
Breyer will be replaced by Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, his former law clerk.
The Supreme Court on Tuesday heard arguments in a case that could determine whether the Biden administration can terminate the so-called "Remain in Mexico" policy.
The justices will hear arguments in the religious liberty case on Monday.
The court said there were no other injuries, and there does not appear to be a public safety concern.
The court ruled 8-1, with Justice Sonia Sotomayor as the lone dissenter.
"I told her that I felt such a deep sense of pride and joy and about what this moment means for our nation and for her future," Harris said.
"So many women of color now have a new role model to look up to as she serves on the highest court of the land," Obama said.
Ketanji Brown Jackson's confirmation to the Supreme Court makes her the first Black female justice.
CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane and Axios reporter Sophia Cai join "Red and Blue" to discuss the day's political news, including future Supreme Court confirmation processes, New York's attorney general seeking to hold Donald Trump in contempt of court, COVID concerns for top leaders in Washington, and as well as getting funding passed before the Easter recess.
Three Republicans, Sens. Susan Collins, Mitt Romney and Lisa Murkowski, supported Jackson's confirmation to the Supreme Court.
The Senate voted 53-47 to confirm Jackson to the high court, with three Republicans joining all 50 Democrats to approve her nomination.
The Senate has confirmed 58 of Mr. Biden's nominees to the U.S. trial courts and courts of appeals since he took office.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is suing county prosecutors over a 1931 bill still on the books that bans abortion. In Oklahoma, lawmakers passed legislation effectively banning abortion, making performing the procedure a felony. Planned Parenthood president and CEO Alexis McGill Johnson joins CBS News to discuss the debate over abortion rights in America.
Ivanka Trump testified before the January 6 committee, and former Trump legal advisor John Eastman turned over emails the committee had sought. All that plus the latest on Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson's Supreme Court nomination as she inches closer to the highest court. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane and CBS News political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns join "Red & Blue" to discuss that and much more from Capitol Hill.
The Senate Judiciary Committee is expected to hold a key vote determining Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson's future in the Supreme Court. If they vote in favor of the judge, she will move one step closer to being the first African American woman to serve on the high court. Congressional correspondent Nikole Killion joins CBS News' Anne-Marie Green to lay out how the vote is expected to proceed.
The Senate Judiciary Committee deadlocked 11-11 on Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson's nomination to the Supreme Court, but it will advance to a full Senate vote, where she is expected to be confirmed. CBS News political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns joins "Red and Blue" with more on what happens next.
Despite the Senate Judiciary Committee deadlocking on advancing her nomination, Jackson is likely to be confirmed with three Republican senators having pledged support.
The FAA ordered airlines to cut thousands of flights as the agency deals with air traffic controller shortages during the government shutdown.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune said the Senate will likely work through the weekend on ending the government shutdown. Follow live updates here.
The 68th Grammy Awards include two new categories: best traditional country album and best album cover.
After seven attempts, Ukrainian forces managed to extract a wounded comrade from Russian-occupied ground with a drone resembling an armored off-road casket.
Flight reductions begin Friday at dozens of U.S. airports amid air traffic controller shortages due to the government shutdown.
The agreement with the Trump administration will "immediately restore and continue the university's research funding," Cornell University's president said.
Wisconsin Sen. Tammy Baldwin, a Democrat, introduced legislation to restore funding to Head Start programs as some have been forced to close because of the government shutdown.
Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth released aerial footage of the latest strike, which he said took place in international waters like the previous attacks.
Fox Sports announced that it has hired former New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees to replace Mark Sanchez.