Fresh off midterm Senate gains, emboldened Republicans moved ahead on Wednesday with Trump judicial nominations, which have paid off politically with conservatives and could include another U.S. Supreme Court appointment between now and 2020.
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said confirming more conservative judges was going to remain a top priority. Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley underscored that message by immediately scheduling a hearing on nominees for Nov. 13.
Republicans picked up at least three Senate seats in Tuesday’s midterms, expanding their majority and giving leadership much more room to maneuver on Cabinet nominees and judicial appointments, which both require ...
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