Trump Judicial Nomination Train Could Accelerate

The Senate Rules Committee today will consider a proposal to expedite consideration of district court nominees by cutting debate time.

• Confirmation Hearings: Also today, Second Circuit nominees Michael Park and District Judge Joseph Bianco will testify before the Senate Judiciary Committee.

• Affirmative Action: Democrats are likely to press Park, who is Asian, about his representation of a group that challenged Harvard’s racial classifications and preferences in its undergraduate admissions policies.

Bloomberg reports on the Rules Committee and Patrick Gregory on nominations.

Barr Heads to Confirmation Vote

The Senate advanced the nomination of William Barr to be the next attorney ...