Republicans ‘have the votes’ to confirm Trump’s Supreme Court nominee
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GOP has votes to confirm Trump’s Supreme Court pick by Nov. 3, Lindsey Graham says
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WASHINGTON – Republicans have the votes to confirm President Donald Trump’s Supreme Court pick before the Nov. 3 presidential election, according to the Senate Judiciary chairman who will shepherd the nomination through the chamber. “The nominee is going to be supported by … Read More
Trump’s Supreme Court court pick likely to be Amy Coney Barrett or Barbara Lagoa: reports
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Both women are conservative Roman Catholics. Two names have been emerging from the list of Supreme Court contenders President Trump is said to be considering following the death of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, according to reports. Judges Amy Coney Barrett in Chicago and Barbara Lagoa in Atlanta are … Read More
Pelosi won’t rule out using impeachment as option to stop Trump Supreme Court pick
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‘We have a responsibility to meet the needs of the American people.’ House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Sunday would not rule out impeachment as an option to stop President Trump’s U.S. Supreme Court pick from being confirmed to the bench, saying Democrats will “use … Read More
McConnell: Trump’s Supreme Court nominee ‘will receive a vote on the floor of the United States Senate’
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Ginsburg, 87, died Friday from complications surrounding metastatic pancreas cancer. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said unequivocally Friday night that President Trump’s Supreme Court nominee to fill the vacancy of late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg “will receive a vote on the floor of the United … Read More
White House announces $13B aid package for Puerto Rico
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Aid package comes three years after Puerto Rico was hit by Hurricane Maria. The White House on Friday announced a $13 billion aid package for Puerto Rico, three years after the territory was hit by Hurricane Maria. “Under the leadership of President … Read More
Trump issues stark warning to Iran after reports country is considering plot to assassinate US ambassador
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Officials have been reportedly aware of threats against the ambassador since the spring. President Trump took to Twitter late Monday to issue a stern warning to Iran that an assassination attempt or attack against the U.S. in retaliation of the airstrike … Read More