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Mar 2022
9m 13s

Day 3: KBJ's Confirmation Hearings

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Republicans turned up the heat today at Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson’s Senate confirmation hearing. CNN Political Director David Chalian explains the political undertones behind some Republicans’ questions and how Jackson has fared against them. Despite some harsh questions, Democrats made space to humanize Judge Jackson. To learn more about how CNN protects ... Show More
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