Sotomayor confirmation hearing

In his first high-profile role as a U.S. Senator, Al Franken will question Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor as part of the Senate Judiciary Committee’s confirmation hearings, which begin today. Franken’s Senate colleague, Amy Klobuchar, also sits on the 19-member panel, giving Minnesota a unique role: Only one other state, Wisconsin, has as many senators on the committee. The UpTake, partnering with Mother Jones magazine, streams the hearings, beginning Monday at 9 a.m. CT. The hearings will continue throughout the week.