Jackson pledges to decide cases without fear or favor
Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson told the Senate Judiciary Committee she will decide cases without fear or favor if confirmed, becoming the first Black woman on the high court. Democrats praise her background as a former public defender and federal judge while Republicans vow sharp questions on crime records.
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Sun Protection Act would make daylight saving time permanent
The Senate approved the Sunshine Protection Act to fix daylight saving time year round next year. The House has not acted, with Rep. Hakeem Jeffries saying lawmakers will study the measure after a hearing by the Energy and Commerce Committee. Experts warn both benefits and drawbacks touch farmers, bus riders, and morning darkness in various districts.
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