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Editors:

The Senate Judiciary Committee will take up the nomination of Judge Neil Gorsuch for Supreme Court starting Monday, with hearings running through Thursday. Below is The Associated Press' summary of stories moving in advance of the hearings, an outline of the committee's tentative schedule, cross-format coverage plans of the hearings, and a rundown of content already transmitted.

The AP's reporting on Gorsuch can be found here: http://apne.ws/2mfXk4V :

Moving Saturday:

SUPREME COURT-NEIL GORSUCH — Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch is roundly described by colleagues and friends as a silver-haired combination of wicked smarts, down-to-earth modesty, disarming friendliness and thoughtful deliberation. His critics largely go along with that description of the self-described workaday judge in "honest black polyester" robes. Even so, they're not sure it's enough to earn him a spot on the court, thinking him too prone to rule on the side of conservative and business interests. By Nancy Benac and Mark Sherman. UPCOMING: 1,500 words by 10 a.m., photos. Abridged version planned.

Moving Sunday:

AP EXPLAINS-SUPREME COURT NOMINATON — Thirteen months after the death of Justice Antonin Scalia, the Senate is finally holding confirmation hearings to fill the vacancy as it considers President Donald Trump's choice of Neil Gorsuch for the high court. Republicans refused to even grant a hearing to former President Barack Obama's choice, Merrick Garland, insisting the next president should decide. Now, the Senate will exercise its "advice and consent" role, a politically fraught decision with liberals pressuring Democrats to reject Gorsuch. A look at the process. By Mary Clare Jalonick. UPCOMING: 820 words by 11 a.m., photos.

Moving Monday:

SUPREME COURT-IN YOUR LIFE — The rhythms of daily life for ordinary Americans may seem far removed from the rarified world of the U.S. Supreme Court. But from the time people roll out of bed in the morning until they turn in at night, the court's rulings are woven into their lives in ways large and small. So pay attention as Congress prepares to take up the nomination of Judge Neil Gorsuch to join the high court. The AP walks through a day with an eye out for how the Supreme Court affects the average person. By Nancy Benac. UPCOMING: 990 words by 1 a.m., photos. With an online AP video illustrating how the high court's rulings intersect with everyday life.

SENATE-SUPREME COURT — The Senate opens confirmation hearings on Judge Neil Gorsuch, President Donald Trump's choice to fill a 13-month vacancy on the Supreme Court. The nomination has been below the radar on Capitol Hill, where health care legislation and the first weeks of the Trump presidency have dominated attention. But the hearings at the Judiciary Committee push the nomination and its myriad political pressures to the forefront. By Erica Werner and Mark Sherman. UPCOMING: 500 words by 1 a.m. Monday, photos. Then developing through the day after the hearing starts at 11 a.m., with photos, video and audio coverage. With: SENATE-SUPREME COURT-THE LATEST — Running developments from the hearings.

TENTATIVE COMMITTEE SCHEDULE:

Monday — Opening statements from committee members, Gorsuch.

Tuesday — First round of questioning from committee. Each of the 20 members has 30 minutes.

Wednesday — Second and perhaps third round of questions, after which Gorsuch is dismissed. Possible outside panel remarks start.

Thursday — Outside panel remarks conclude.

AP COVERAGE

TEXT

Mainbars will move under the keyword SENATE-SUPREME COURT, starting with overnight previews of the day to come and recaps of previous action, and updates through each day. SENATE-SUPREME COURT-THE LATEST will move throughout the hearings. Separate sidebars will move as events merit.

PHOTOS

The AP plans photo coverage throughout, with a steady stream of images coming from multiple photographers assigned to the hearings. The AP will expedite photos of Gorsuch arriving and being sworn in Monday.

VIDEO

AP Video will offer live coverage of the hearings, along with edits for broadcast and online platforms throughout each day.

RADIO

AP Radio plans to offer the hearings live on AP Special Events Channel AP-2. The coverage will be unanchored. Produced correspondent reports and other sound from the event will be available on the hourly cuts feeds via satellite and on PrimeCuts.

CONTENT ALREADY MOVED:

(All keywords are prefaced with SUPREME COURT-GORSUCH)

-ASSISTED SUICIDE — Trump's high court pick is harsh critic of assisted suicide. March 17.

-AP EXPLAINS-CHEVRON DEFERENCE — AP Explains: The doctrine sure to emerge in Gorsuch hearings. March 16.

-SECOND AMENDMENT — Gorsuch view on scope of Second Amendment a judicial mystery. March 15.

-ENVIRONMENT — Gorsuch's environment record: Neither a clear friend nor foe. With ENVIRONMENT-ABRIDGED. March 14.

-IMMIGRATION — Few clues on how a Justice Gorsuch would vote on immigration. March 13.

-CRIMINAL LAW — Gorsuch has ruled for police, and suspects, in crime cases. March 11.

-THE WRITER — High court nominee praised for breezy, witty writing style. With -EXCERPTS. March 8.

-PUBLIC LANDS — Gorsuch willing to limit environmental groups in land cases. March 5.

-WORKER'S RIGHTS — Gorsuch sympathizes with workers, often sides with bosses. With WORKER'S RIGHTS-GLANCE. Feb. 25

-EDUCATION — AP review: Gorsuch backed minimum standard for disabled kids. Feb. 17

-FIRST AMENDMENT — Supreme Court nominee has defended free speech, religion. Feb. 12

-FINANCES — Gorsuch paid $3.28 million by former firm, under 2005 deal. Feb. 7

-LABOR — Gorsuch seen as business-friendly on labor, workplace issues. Feb. 6

-CAMPUS CONSERVATIVE — At liberal Columbia U, Gorsuch raised a conservative voice. Feb. 5

-JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY — Trump's Supreme Court pick wary of "politicians with robes." With JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY-GLANCE. Feb. 4

-FEDERALISM — Supreme Court nominee a champion of federal restraint. Feb. 2

-MOTHER — A teenage Gorsuch learned from mother's stormy tenure at EPA. Feb. 2.

-LIFE AND DEATH — AP: Gorsuch case review shows he's no crusader on abortion. Feb. 1

-THE JUDGE — Conservative Gorsuch emulates Scalia minus the rough edges. Feb. 1

-CASES-GLANCE — A look at some of Judge Neil Gorsuch's notable opinions. Dec. 31

For questions, please contact interim legal team news editor Evan Berland at eberland@ap.org.

The AP