Biden incorporated the Equality Act in a speech where he included numerous items such as elements of his Build Back Better plan
"It is incumbent upon senators to give her a fair and timely confirmation without obstruction, honoring their Constitutional duty"
In addition to being the first lesbian confirmed as U.S. ambassador, she is also the first out LGBTQ person of color confirmed to the role
Top three picks have had engagements- not all positive- past actions & statements on LGBTQ+ issues may factor into the confirmation process
Maddow is expected to announce her hiatus from hosting The Rachel Maddow Show during her nightly broadcast Monday
If nominated and confirmed, Kruger would be not only the first Black woman on the court, but also the youngest justice
The NBC special airs at 10:00 PM Eastern January 31 & is available to stream on Peacock staring Tuesday, February 1
"I want you to pick justice up. It's an experiment that's still going on... I'm an optimist and I'm pretty sure it will"
President Joe Biden told reporters that he would have "more to say later" about Justice Breyer's retirement
The whole country is waiting for the Supreme Court to decide on one of the most serious challenges to abortion rights since the Roe v. Wade