Warning: This part of the hearing contains graphic depictions of abuse involving children. Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., questioned Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson as the Senate Judiciary Committee continued its Supreme Court confirmation hearings March 23. As in his line of questioning in previous days, Hawley focused on some of the sentencing decisions Jackson made in child … [Read more...]
WATCH: Sen. Josh Hawley questions Jackson in Supreme Court confirmation hearings
Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., questioned Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson as the Senate Judiciary Committee continued its Supreme Court confirmation hearings March 22. Hawley asked Jackson questions about her sentencing of an 18-year-old who, while still in high school, had possessed images depicting child abuse. Jackson had given the 18-year-old a sentence of three months, shorter than … [Read more...]
Justice Stephen Breyer remembers Ruth Bader Ginsburg: ‘She was a rock’
Supreme Court Justices Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Stephen Breyer were friends and longtime allies in their approach to the law. In a conversation with Judy Woodruff, Breyer remembers his friend's brilliance, attention to detail and dedication to her work. Stream your PBS favorites with the PBS app: https://to.pbs.org/2Jb8twG Find more from PBS NewsHour at … [Read more...]
Clarence Thomas: Supreme Court Nomination Hearings from PBS NewsHour and EMK Institute
Stay Informed: http://emkinstitute.org/cthomasvid As the Senate confirmation hearings for Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan get underway, the Edward M. Kennedy Institute is partnering with the PBS NewsHour to provide video highlights of the nine most recent Senate confirmation … [Read more...]
Supreme Court Moments in History: Clarence Thomas and Anita Hill
From the NewsHour's video vault, watch a 1991 report on the Supreme Court confirmation hearings for Clarence Thomas and the testimony of Anita Hill, who accused the judge of sexual harassment while working with him at the Department of Education. Clarence Thomas,Anita Hill,Supreme Court,PBS,PBS NewsHour … [Read more...]
Happy 2022 Summer Solstice | June 13 – June 19 | Stargazers
Star Gazers #STGZ216 1 minute version June 13-19, 2022 “Happy 2022 Summer Solstice” naked eye stargazing,night sky,Trace Dominguez,Miami Planetarium,constellations,planets,stars,galaxy,moon,Sun,Star Gazers,star,planet,wpbt,wxel,PBS,south florida PBS,mercury,venus,earth,mars,jupiter,Saturn,Uranus,Neptune … [Read more...]
Memorial Day (History for Kids) Educational Videos for Students (Learning Cartoon Network)
Celebrating Memorial Day join us on our learning cartoon network with Ms. Erikka. Using educational videos for students she shares fun facts about a holiday that celebrates those who have died serving in the military. Official Website: http://www.fresbergcartoon.com Youtube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/fresbergcartoon Facebook: … [Read more...]
Tru (1992) 1/9
From IMDB: ***A recording of a live performance of the Broadway play about two days in the life of Truman Capote during the time of the publication of his controversial story "Answered Prayers" in Esquire magazine in 1975. The one-man show takes place entirely in Capote's condominium in the United Nations Plaza in New York City. Set during Christmas, Capote talks on the … [Read more...]
Anne Rice, The Queen of Literary Monsters (Feat. Lindsay Ellis) | It’s Lit
PBS Member Stations rely on viewers like you. To support your local station, go to: http://to.pbs.org/DonateStoried ↓ More info below ↓ For more It’s Lit, subscribe to Storied: http://bit.ly/pbsstoried_sub Forbes once called her “The Warren Buffett of vampires,” but American author, Anne Rice has established herself as the literary queen of monsters of ALL kinds over her … [Read more...]
WATCH: Casket of late Sen. Dole arrives as he lies in state at US Capitol
The casket of the late Sen. Bob Dole arrived in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda where it was received by friends, family and dignitaries and will lie in state on Dec. 9 before being moved for a funeral service at the Washington National Cathedral on Dec. 10. In the audience at the Capitol were President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris and congressional leaders, many of whom … [Read more...]