WASHINGTON (AP) — Amy Coney Barrett was confirmed to the Supreme Court late Monday by a deeply divided Senate, Republicans overpowering Democrats to install President Donald Trump’s nominee days before the election…
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Senate votes to advance Barrett; confirmation expected Monday
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republicans voted overwhelmingly Sunday to advance Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett toward final confirmation despite Democratic objections, just over a week before the presidential election. Barrett’s confirmation…
Fact-checking shows Trump's unique view of pandemic, other issues
WASHINGTON (AP) — “I believe we’re rounding the corner.” “We’re a winner on the excess mortality.” “We have the vaccines coming and we have the therapies coming.” “We have done…
Harris highlights stakes of election in Barrett hearings
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Unable to block President Donald Trump’s Supreme Court nominee, Sen. Kamala Harris used three days of confirmation hearings this week to remind voters of the stakes of the Nov. 3…
Barrett vows fair approach as justice; Democrats skeptical
WASHINGTON (AP) — Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett presented her approach to the law as conservative and fair on Monday at the start of fast-tracked confirmation hearings, while angry Democrats,…
Supreme Court pick Barrett draws on faith, family for Senate
WASHINGTON (AP) — Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett vows to be a justice “fearless of criticism” as the split Senate charges ahead with confirmation hearings on President Donald Trump’s pick to…
Trump promotes health care 'vision,' but gaps remain
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — More than three-and-a-half years into his presidency and 40 days from an election, President Donald Trump launched on Thursday what aides termed a “vision” for health…
Ginsburg's death exposes fragility of health law protection
WASHINGTON (AP) — With COVID-19 the newest preexisting condition, the Obama-era health law that protects Americans from insurance discrimination is more fragile after the death of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.…
The Jaco Report, Ep. 29: Dismantling 'Obamacare' and the silence of the scams in Missouri health care
The bloviating GOP majority that has a stranglehold on Missouri politics is uncharacteristically silent about their attempts to mangle health care for Missourians, from dismantling the Affordable Care Act —…