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Mourners gather to pay respects to Ruth Bader Ginsburg, whose death has opened a crucial US Supreme Court seat that Donald Trump has vowed to fill before November's election, as she lies in repose at the top court. On Friday she will become the first woman to lie in state at the US Capitol. 1ST IMAGES
Judge Amy Coney Barrett is to be the next Supreme Court Justice, filling the seat left by the late Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Business Insider reports the Senate on Monday voted to confirm Coney Barrett along party lines in a 52-48 vote. Only one Republican, US Sen. Susan Collins of Maine, voted against Barrett's nomination. The 48-year-old was confirmed just eight days before Election Day, and to vociferous opposition from Senate Democrats. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) on Sunday celebrated Barrett's impending confirmation. This is something to really be proud of and feel good about. We made an important contribution to the future of this country. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY)
US Attorney General William Barr was potentially exposed to the novel coronavirus at a White House reception where attendees didn't wear masks. However, Business Insider reports Barr has refused to self-quarantine. The September 26 reception for Supreme Court nominee Judge Amy Coney Barrett has since been identified as a possible superspreader event. That designation came after several Republican lawmakers and White House associates announced they had tested positive for coronavirus. Others present who now have COVID-19 are President Donald Trump, first lady Melania Trump, two GOP senators, and former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie.
Confirmation hearings for Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney-Barrett may be put on the back burner for the time being. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer called for a halt of the proceedings after two Senate Judiciary Committee members tested positive for COVID-19. GOP Senators Thom Tillis and Mike Lee said Friday they had tested positive for the virus after President Trump announced his diagnosis. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell indicated the process would move forward as expected after Lee revealed his diagnosis. However, Business Insider reports McConnell has not commented since Sen. Tillis's announcement.
Los Angeles, Sep 25 (EFE/EPA).- The United States Friday continues to pay tribute to the late Supreme Court Justice, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who died last week and has become the first woman in the country to lie in state at the US Capitol. (Camera: EUGENE GARCIA).SHOT LIST: PEOPLE PAY RESPECT TO LATE SUPREME COURT JUSTICE RUTH BADER GINSBURG AT SKIRBALL CULTURAL CENTER MUSEUM IN LOS ANGELES, US.
Washington, Sep 23 (EFE).- Hundreds gathered Wednesday outside the US Supreme Court in Washington to bid farewell to Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who died last week at the age of 87.(CAMERA: Carlos Vilas)
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