Watch Live: Biden delivers remarks on Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer's retirement
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Washington — President Biden is speaking alongside Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer at the White House on Thursday to discuss Breyer's retirement, one day after news emerged that he plans to step down after nearly 28 years on the high court. Meet the women who could be Biden's pick for the next Supreme Court justice
As CBS News reported, multiple sources confirmed Breyer's intention to step aside, and he told Mr. Biden last week that he intended to retire this summer. The decision paves the way for Mr. Biden to nominate a Supreme Court justice, potentially securing a liberal seat on the court for decades.
At 83 years old, Breyer is the oldest sitting Supreme Court justice, and the most senior of the court's three liberal members. His retirement comes after a monthslong campaign by progressive groups urging him to step aside to allow Mr. Biden to select his replacement.
