Susan Collins to give Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson first GOP vote

Maine Sen. Susan Collins said Tuesday she plans to vote to confirm Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court, giving her the first Republican vote for the role and all but ensuring her place on the court.

Collins made her decision following a second personal meeting with Jackson on Tuesday after the judge met with other swing-vote Republicans, though the Maine senator was the only one to announce her decision following the meeting.

"After reviewing Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson’s extensive record, watching much of her hearing testimony, and meeting with her twice in person, I...