Biden Administration announces nomination for Supreme Court vacancy
Justice Ketanji Brown-Jackson has been nominated to the U.S. Supreme Court. Justice Jackson if approved would be the first Black woman on the nation’s highest court. During campaigning Mr. Biden promised a black woman would be nominated if he had the opportunity to replace a judge. Last year, Justice Stephen Breyer has announced he retire at the end of this summer. The justice’s nomination is controversial because of her more liberal stance. Senator Lindsay Graham tweeted his disappointment on the nomination. The senator says he had hoped for a more moderate choice.
(SNBC NEWS NOTE: Senator Graham expressed disappointment and noted that he had suggested Justice J. Michelle Childs, a judge with the United States District Court for the District of South Carolina. Senator Graham being from South Carolina, suggested Justice Childs, believing she would be a good moderate choice for the court. Critics disliked the choice because the justice has a more conservative record and is a practicing Catholic-meaning her faith may sway her decisions on the court.)
The CEO of First Liberty called Jackson a “justice activist”. Kelly Shackleford says the justice showed hostility towards religious liberty, free speech, and constitutional rights early in her judicial career. Senators on the committee have promised a fair review of Jackson during this process. The Supreme Court is a lifetime appointment; if approved the justice, who is 51 years old, could be on the court for a long time shaping the interpretation of US law.
Canadian government extends Emergency Act to quell Freedom Convoy protests
The Canadian government is continuing its all-out offensive against truck drivers protesting mandates. According to reports the Canadian government extended its emergency act to stop protesting in that nation’s capital. The act would allow blockades of areas in Ottawa, confiscating protestors vehicles and allowing police to freeze protestors financial accounts. The efforts are being made to stop nationwide convoy protests by Canadian trucker drivers. Known as the freedom convoy, truckers in the nation are protesting continued restrictions on Canadian citizens. The protests have gained worldwide attention and criticism of the Canadian government for its harsh response to those protesting. The protests have inspired other truck drivers around the world including here in the U.S. to create their own freedom convoys.
Evangelist recounts miraculous story of God’s love
A evangelism organization in Africa is reporting a miracle that shows the power of God’s love. Oscar Amaechina is president of the Afri-Mission and Evangelism Network. The organization works to witness the gospel to Africans in small villages and remote areas. During one mission in Nigeria, Amaechina recounted a miraculous story. According to the evangelist, he and his team were ministering in an area when they were attacked by a group of terrorists. The men were sent to kill the missionaries because of their work in the village. Instead of fearing the men, the evangelist said he and his team offered their would-be attackers’ food and other items the men needed. Mr. Amaechina says the leader of the group then told him the men had never received gifts before. Because of this act of kindness, and showing God’s love to them, the men told the evangelist and his team they wanted to become Christians. The team then lead the men to Christ. Mr. Amaechina says this story is a reminder and an example of the power of showing God’s love to others. (SNBC NEWS NOTE: The anchor reminded the live and streaming audience to please continue to keep Christians and Jews around the world in prayer; persecution of both groups is on the rise especially in places where Jews and Christians are smaller minority groups ex. India and the Middle East).
SNBC Health report: combating food cravings naturally
We have reported previously that some companies fill processed foods with ingredients such as sugar for the purpose of keeping customers coming back for more. Sugar, especially white sugar can be found in all varieties of processed foods. Eating these kinds of foods in abundance over time is not good for the human body. Some medical experts claim the body doesn’t and cannot have a chemical dependency on sugar or processed foods. However, there are studies that prove sugar and other processed foods, can be more or just as addictive as a narcotic. To combat this issue researchers advise avoiding certain foods like white sugar, artificial sweeteners, limiting processed foods and reading labels as often as you can. Perimeter shopping at grocery stores, eating fruit instead of candy and other sweets, and cooking at home as much as possible are other ways to help combat dependency on sugar and processed foods naturally.