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Elie Honig is a CNN legal analyst and former federal and state prosecutor. The views expressed in this commentary are his own. Read more opinion on CNN. Watch Honig answer readers' questions on "CNN Newsroom with Ana Cabrera" on weekends. (CNN) This week, Judge Merrick Garland will finally get a confirmation hearing in front of the Senate Judiciary Committee, more than four years after his nomination to the US Supreme Court was torpedoed by Sen. Mitch McConnell's obstructionism. Of course, this time Garland has been nominated as President Joe Biden's attorney general, and, with Senate Democrats in the majority, his swift confirmation is all but assured. Elie Honig If all goes as planned and Garland takes the reins at the Justice Department, he will face a daunting thicket of quandaries that present thorny issues of law, accountability and politics. Garland will bring impressive credentials to the attorney general position. Unlike the former … [Read more...] about The three biggest decisions facing Merrick Garland

President-elect Joe Biden Joe Biden Klain on Manchin's objection to Neera Tanden: He 'doesn't answer to us at the White House' Senators given no timeline on removal of National Guard, Capitol fence Overnight Defense: New Senate Armed Services chairman talks Pentagon policy nominee, Afghanistan, more | Biden reads report on Khashoggi killing | Austin stresses vaccine safety in new video MORE early Monday announced former Deputy Secretary of State William Burns William Burns Biden's picks face peril in 50-50 Senate Hillicon Valley: Biden signs order on chips | Hearing on media misinformation | Facebook's deal with Australia | CIA nominee on SolarWinds OVERNIGHT ENERGY: Key vote for Haaland's confirmation | Update on oil and gas leasing | SEC update on climate-related risk disclosure requirements MORE as his nominee for director of the Central Intelligence Agency. Burns is a former career diplomat with more than three decades of experience in … [Read more...] about Biden announces veteran diplomat William Burns as nominee for CIA director

October 08, 2020 - 06:40 BST Andrea Caamano Prince William reveals Prince George's sadness after watching important film The Duke of Cambridge has revealed that watching Sir David Attenborough 's latest documentary, which debuted on Netflix on Saturday, has caused his seven-year-old Prince George "sadness". Speaking to Sky News to mark the launch of his environmental Earthshot Prize , William confessed that whilst watching the documentary about extinction, his son told him: "I don't want to watch this any more." MORE: Prince William admits Princess Charlotte can be 'trouble' Loading the player... WATCH Prince William talk about son George in candid interview When asked about the importance of optimism and whether he tried to bring it into discussions with his family, the father-of-three replied: "I think to be perfectly honest I'm struggling to keep the optimism levels going with my own children , … [Read more...] about Prince William opens up about Prince George’s sadness and his current parenting struggles

Assertion , the new band from veteran indie-rock drummer William Goldsmith , have released a new song, “Supervised Suffering,” from their upcoming debut album, Intermission . “Supervised Suffering” is a sprawling track that moves effortlessly from simmering verses to explosive choruses. “Justice is broken, burn down your system its time,” bellows guitarist/singer Justin Tamminga, “You can’t contain us, nothing will keep me away.” Goldsmith, who was a founding member of Sunny Day Real Estate, the Fire Theft, and Foo Fighters, announced the formation of Assertion earlier this month. The project marks his first musical outing in 10 years and finds him playing alongside Tamminga and bassist Bryan Gorder. “A decade-long journey that started out walking away from music has led me right back to it and the very reason I started — but with a whole new appreciation and respect for it,” Goldsmith said. “I feel extremely fortunate to be part of a project that isn’t just making music but … [Read more...] about William Goldsmith’s New Band Assertion Preview Debut LP With ‘Supervised Suffering’

The Central Intelligence Agency has started a task force to address suspected microwave attacks that have caused neurological damage to CIA and foreign service officers around the globe. The attacks, which began as early as 2016, have surfaced in Cuba, China and Russia, causing effects ranging from vertigo to insomnia. The first-ever task force was kicked off at the end of 2020, CNN first reported Thursday , and was designed to ensure a team would be in place to provide support to CIA individuals who may have been affected or face a similar attack in the future. ADVERTISEMENT “CIA is working alongside other government agencies to double down on our efforts to find answers regarding the unexplained global health incidents that have impacted personnel. The agency’s top priority has been and continues to be the well-being of all of our officers,” CIA Press Secretary Timothy Barrett said in an email. Some 40 government officials have been hit by the attacks, which a … [Read more...] about CIA formed task force to address suspected microwave attacks