Key Dem Manchin says he’ll back Jackson for Supreme Court
Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin has announced his intention to support the nomination of Ketanji Brown Jackson to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court, pushing her one step closer to confirmation.
Author: Associated Press
SC Senate debates private school choice for poorer students
The South Carolina Senate is debating a bill that would give some poorer or disabled students money so they could pick a private school or public school outside their district.
American weekly jobless claims at lowest level since 1969
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits last week fell to its lowest level in 52 years as the U.S. job market continues to show strength in the midst of rising costs and an ongoing virus pandemic.
Transgender athlete ban heads to South Carolina Senate floor
After nearly two years of work, supporters of a bill that would ban transgender students from playing girls’ and women’s sports in South Carolina high schools and public colleges have gotten a proposal out of committee.
Madeleine Albright, 1st female US secretary of state, dies
Madeleine Albright, the first female U.S. secretary of state, has died of cancer, her family said Wednesday. She was 85.
Moderna says its low-dose COVID shots work for kids under 6
Moderna says its COVID-19 vaccine works in babies, toddlers and preschoolers.
Family of man shot by police: Release all videos, not parts
The man’s family said the man was moving slowly at the officers and shooting him was not justified.
Jackson pushes back at GOP critics, defends record
By Mary Clare Jalonick and Mark Sherman
Facing Republican senators’ pointed questions, Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson is forcefully defending her record as a federal judge. She’s telling senators she will rule “from a position of neutrality” if she is confirmed as the first Black woman on the high court.
SC gov hopeful Cunningham proposes 10% teacher pay bump
A Democrat running to unseat Republican Gov. Henry McMaster is proposing raising starting salaries for new K-12 teachers by nearly 40% over the next decade.
Hearing opens for Jackson, 1st Black female high court pick
The Senate Judiciary Committee has kicked off Supreme Court confirmation hearings for Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, the first Black woman nominated for the nation’s highest court.
