President Joe Biden has pledged to nominate the first Black woman to the court. This will be the first time Democrats have had a Senate majority – with Vice President Kamala Harris’ tie-breaking vote – and the opportunity to fill a Supreme Court vacancy in more than 11 years. ANDREW HARNIK/AP
Mary Clare Jalonick and Lisa Mascaro ASSOCIATED PRESS WASHINGTON – In a U.S. Senate that was upended by toxic Supreme Court battles during the Trump…