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How Democratic control in Congress affects the future of judicial appointees

NBC News Politics·November 5, 2026·1 min read
How Democratic control in Congress affects the future of judicial appointees

President Donald Trump cemented the U.S. Supreme Court's conservative majority through three appointments. NBC News' Lawrence Hurley details what Democratic control of the Senate means for the judicial appointees the president can make, potentially limiting his ability to fill future vacancies with conservative judges.

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