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Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett will face senators’ questions over her approach to health care, legal precedent and even the presidential election during a second day of confirmation hearings on track to lock in a conservative court majority for years to come.

The Judiciary Committee’s public hearings, which last several days, are a highly anticipated event for every Supreme Court nominee, during which the public gets to hear the candidate in her own words answer questions from senators, typically related to judicial philosophy and often the nominee’s opinions on hot-button social issues like abortion.

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 cement a conservative court majority before Election Day.

No one knows how, when or from whom Trump became infected. Nor is it established who, if anyone, has contracted the disease from him. But we do know the list of his associates reporting positive test results continues to grow.

(Nexstar) — On Thursday, President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania tested positive for coronavirus, which causes COVID-19. The news came after Trump aide Hope Hicks had a positive test result earlier that day. In the days since, several members of Trump’s political orbit have been screened for the virus. Team Trump traveled extensively in […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Good news in the midst of the pandemic — Shelby County COVID-19 numbers are down, and that spike from Labor Day leveled out. Dr. Alisa Haushalter, director of the county’s health department, said it’s important to not get complacent, so people can get back to work and children can get back to […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Shelby County officials and developers announced Thursday they will submit an application for a major development in South Memphis that would be funded by a Tax Increment Financing district. Southeast Regional Development Corporation, along with the support of Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris, discussed a community TIF in South Memphis, saying divestment […]

Anger, frustration and sadness over the decision not to charge Kentucky police officers for Breonna Taylor’s death poured into America’s streets as protesters lashed out at a criminal justice system they say is stacked against Black people. Violence seized the demonstrations in her hometown of Louisville as gunfire rang out and wounded two police officers.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Crime committed by kids is on the rise, according to Juvenile Court Judge Dan Michael. He said there could be a direct connection between schools being closed due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and violent crime being committed by kids. Michael said while there are fewer children in the Juvenile Detention Center, […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Shelby County Health Department issued a new health directive allowing bars and other limited-service restaurants to reopen. Additionally, Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris made an announcement as well. The county is launching a new program called, “Share the Tab.” It is the county’s newest effort to help bars. They are offering, […]

Shelby County Schools are getting more money to help pay for virtual learning.