Senate GOP eyes midterm calendar ahead of Samuel Alito retirement decision
Senate Judiciary Chairman Chuck Grassley floated Senators Mike Lee and Ted Cruz as potential replacements for Justice Samuel Alito.
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Senate Judiciary Chairman Chuck Grassley floated Senators Mike Lee and Ted Cruz as potential replacements for Justice Samuel Alito.
Senate Republicans are weighing the strategic benefits of Justice Samuel Alito retiring before the 2026 midterms to ensure a conservative successor while they still control both the White House and the Senate.
Senate Majority Leader expressing preference for Alito retirement
Thune's version of this story ↗
Senator and adviser to leadership discussing midterm strategy
Cornyn's version of this story ↗President mentioned as the nominating authority
Member of Senate Judiciary Committee
Potential Supreme Court nominee mentioned by Grassley
Potential Supreme Court nominee mentioned by Grassley
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