Biden’s Supreme Court Nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson Testifies for Second Day

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The second day of questioning in the confirmation hearings for Ketanji Brown Jackson has been rather eventful. Nominee Jackson offered many quotable moments in Tuesday's proceedings, with anecdotes regarding her defending a Gitmo detainee as well as opinions on radical Islam and Roe v. Wade.

Ketanji Brown Jackson Senate Confirmation Hearing Enters Day Two

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On Tuesday morning, Supreme Court Justice nominee arrived on Capitol Hill with her parents and husband in tow for a second day of confirmation hearings. Her confirmation hearings, which began on Monday, are historic in that she is the first African American female to be nominated to the position.

President Biden Heads to Brussels for NATO Meeting; Russia Warns NATO Peacekeepers to be Seen as “Escalatory”

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President Joe Biden is set to attend a special NATO gathering in Brussels, Belgium on Wednesday, where he is expected to announce new sanctions against Russia. Biden will address the European Council, where he is expected to detail efforts to enforce the sanctions already in place as well as incorporate newly expected sanctions.

Federal Vs. National Holiday: A Comparison Of The Two Types Of Holidays

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There are two types of holidays: Federal and National. The article will help you to explain the difference between the two and how and when each type of holiday is celebrated in the United States.

Could Congress make Daylight Savings Time permanent?

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Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) has proposed a bill that would make Daylight Savings Time - which is the current measurement of time - permanent, beginning in November 2023. Rubio has actually introduced similar bills in the past, but they have died in committee.

Zelenskyy offers powerful message to Congress and a Challenge to Biden

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On Wednesday morning, members of Congress gathered on Capital Hill to hear Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as he addressed U.S. lawmakers and President Biden. Zelenskyy proved once again he possesses powerful oratory skills as he alluded to tragic American events.

Massive $1.5 trillion spending bill, including $13.6 billion for Ukraine aid, headed to Biden’s desk

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has pleaded with Western allies to send aid to his country in the form of weapons or funds since Russia invaded his country on February 28. The United States has answered with a largely bipartisan spending bill that includes nearly $14 million in aid to the embattled country.

Key Takeaways from President Biden’s First Official SOTU Address

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President Joe Biden presented his first formal State of the Union address on Tuesday night; his compatriots on the left praised his Unity Agenda, his handling of the pandemic, and his support for the Ukrainian people. However, those on the right viewed the speech as lackluster, rambling, and no plan for fixing the economy.

Who is Biden’s nominee for the Supreme Court? A look at Ketanji Brown Jackson

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On Friday afternoon, President Joe Biden announced his pick for the Supreme Court when Justice Stephen Breyer retires at the end of the current term. Ketanji Brown Jackson, a federal appellate judge, is Biden's choice for the replacement.

Capitol Grounds to be fenced off ahead of Biden’s State of the Union Address

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The Capitol Police believe there is the potential for protestors from an American "Freedom Convoy" of truckers, although various news outlets have reported that there is a convoy of at least 1,000 American truckers headed to the nation's capital. Most of these truckers are said to be coming from California, a state that has enacted numerous mandates on truckers from not only the age and engine of the trucks they drive, but also mandates having to do with the pandemic.