Patch Morning Briefing: Gorsuch Faces A Filibuster; Trump On Human Rights; UNC Clinches Championship

Good morning! It's Tuesday, which has to be better than Monday, right? Here's what you need to know to start your day.

Gorsuch And The 'Nuclear Option'

Democrats intend to filibuster Judge Neil Gorsuch's nomination to become the next justice on the Supreme Court of The United States. And according to multiple sources, including the Washington Post and CNN, 41 senators have publicly committed to filibustering the nominee — enough to stall the nomination. But with Republicans in steadfast support of Gorusch, we're all but guaranteed a "nuclear" showdown. (Patch)

No Public Criticism For Al-Sisi On Human Rights

President Trump is establishing new precedents and protocols as he conducts world affairs, as was clear in his meeting with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi Monday at the White House. Though the meeting appeared to go smoothly overall, many criticized Trump for appearing to sideline human rights issues that continue under Al-Sisi's government. Under President Obama, Al-Sisi never visited the White House. (Patch)

North Carolina Clinches Sixth NCAA Championship

In a game that went down to the wire, the University of North Carolina pulled out ahead of Gonzaga in the last moments, winning the NCAA title, 71-65. In what can only be described as the Platonic ideal of a nail-biter, UNC scored with seconds left of the clock. This is the University of North Carolina's sixth NCAA Championship title win. (Patch)

Quick Hits

Bill O'Reilly's Latest Accuser Is L.A. Radio Host Wendy Walsh (Patch)

Anti-Death Penalty Prosecutor Has 21 Cases Pulled (Patch)

Tennessee Man Pets Tiger, Gets Ticket (Patch)

What History Reveals About Surges In Anti-Semitism And Anti-Immigrant Sentiments (Patch/ProPublica)

News Minute

Father's Essay Sheds Light On Daughter's Heroin Addiction, Overdose Death

Gary Fusz shared an essay with Patch that describes his daughter's struggles with heroin addiction, and eventual death, in order to get the word out about the dangers of the drug. The piece sheds light on the personal costs of heroin addiction. As Gary writes, it "hurts every person and everything in its path." (Patch)

This Lawyer Used To Deport Immigrants; Now She Defends Them

If you ask her to speak from the heart, Marisel Rodriguez will tell you that she was never really cut out to help the U.S. Department of Homeland Security deport immigrants. It just wasn’t how she was raised. (Patch)

Lonnie Brooks, Chicago Blues Legend, Dies At 83

Brooks was part of the foundation of Chicago's blues scene for more than a half century. He died Saturday. (Patch)

United States Will Review Key Functions Of The United Nations

“I want to show that there is value to this place,” said U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley. “The administration is looking at the U.N. with fresh eyes.” (Wall Street Journal)

This Day In History

1818 — The United States Congress adopted the predecessor of the American flag as we know it today, with 13 stripes and 20 stars.

Famous Birthdays

1928 — Maya Angelou, legendary American poet and writer

1979 — Heath Ledger, an American actor known for his work in "10 Things I Hate About You," "Brokeback Mountain" and "The Dark Knight"

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