Democrats vow to block next Trump Supreme Court pick amid Alito speculation
President Trump stated he is prepared with a shortlist of candidates to fill any potential Supreme Court vacancies before the 2026 midterms.
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President Trump stated he is prepared with a shortlist of candidates to fill any potential Supreme Court vacancies before the 2026 midterms.
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Senate Democrats are signaling plans to block any potential Trump Supreme Court nominee before the 2026 midterms, citing the 'McConnell rule.' The move follows speculation about 76-year-old Justice Samuel Alito's retirement after a recent hospitalization.
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