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politics1 year ago

Senate Deal Secures Judicial Wins for Both Biden and Trump

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer reached a late-night deal with Republicans to advance over a dozen judicial confirmations, despite having to drop four nominees. This move keeps Schumer on track to potentially match or surpass the Trump administration's record of 234 judicial confirmations. The agreement allows for upcoming votes on seven nominees, with more nominations expected to be advanced by the Senate Judiciary Committee. Republicans managed to keep four circuit court slots open for when they gain the majority next year.

via Axios|
#chuck-schumer#democrats#judicial-confirmations
politics1 year ago

GOP Absences Aid Biden's Judicial Picks, Sparking Trump Outrage

Former President Trump criticized Senate Republicans for not attending votes to block President Biden's judicial nominees, as Biden approaches Trump's record for first-term confirmations. Two judges were confirmed with narrow margins due to the absence of Republican Senators Ted Cruz and Mike Braun. The issue has sparked discussions among GOP Senators, with some expressing frustration over missed opportunities to oppose Biden's nominees. Senate Republicans are strategizing to counter Biden's final judicial appointments before the inauguration.

via Axios|
#biden#judicial-confirmations#politics
politics1 year ago

GOP Strategizes to Halt Biden's Judicial Confirmations Amid Trump Pressure

Incoming Senate GOP leader John Thune is facing his first major challenge against Democratic leader Chuck Schumer over the confirmation of President Biden's judicial nominees. Schumer is pushing to confirm as many judges as possible before the end of the year, aiming to surpass the record set by Mitch McConnell during the Trump administration. Thune has proposed a strategy to delay these confirmations, pleasing some conservatives. The conflict has led to extended Senate sessions and internal GOP tensions, with some Republicans missing key votes. Schumer has confirmed 217 judges so far, 18 short of McConnell's record.

via Axios|
#biden-administration#chuck-schumer#john-thune
politics1 year ago

Kamala Harris Ready to Cast Tie-Breaking Votes for Biden's Judges

Following her electoral defeat to Donald Trump, Vice President Kamala Harris is poised to play a crucial role in advancing President Biden's judicial confirmations by casting tie-breaking votes in the Senate. With Democrats aiming to surpass Trump's record of 234 judges confirmed during his first term, Harris's involvement is pivotal in the upcoming lame-duck session. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is determined to push through as many confirmations as possible before Republicans take control of Congress, despite potential Republican obstruction.

via NBC News|
#democrats#donald-trump#judicial-confirmations
politics1 year ago

Trump Pressures Senate for Recess Appointments Amid Confirmation Standoff

The White House has rejected President-elect Donald Trump's call for the Democratic Senate to halt judicial confirmations during the lame-duck period before the GOP takes control. Senior deputy press secretary Andrew Bates emphasized the importance of maintaining the rule of law and preventing backlogs in the criminal justice system. Bates highlighted past precedents, noting that the GOP-led Senate confirmed numerous judges during Trump's first lame-duck period. Trump has suggested using recess appointments to bypass the confirmation process, criticizing Democrats for trying to push through judges.

via The Hill|
#donald-trump#judicial-confirmations#lame-duck-period
politics1 year ago

"Biden Administration Reaches 200th Judge Confirmation Milestone, Surpassing Trump's Pace"

The Senate confirmed the 200th federal judge under President Biden, surpassing Trump's pace, with a focus on diversity and professional backgrounds. Biden aims to nominate individuals reflecting the communities they serve and applying the law impartially. Challenges lie ahead as some Democratic senators have expressed reservations about certain nominees. The Biden administration emphasizes adding more female and minority judges to the federal bench, with a focus on abortion access and diversity. Republicans express concerns about the focus on diversity, while proponents argue that a diverse judiciary is essential for building trust in the legal process.

via The Associated Press|
#biden-administration#diversity#federal-judges
politics2 years ago

"Democratic Appointments Transform Federal Judiciary with 100 New Judges, Including McMillion in Michigan"

President Biden and Democrats have reached a milestone by approving the 100th District Court nominee since Biden took office, surpassing the pace set by Republicans during the Trump administration. Despite facing opposition and delays from Republicans, Democrats have prioritized filling vacancies in federal courts due to their significant impact on policy and cultural issues. However, some progressives are urging Senate Democrats to do more, including forgoing the August recess and being more aggressive in nominating judges. Republicans argue that Democrats still lag behind in appointing judges to appeals courts, which they consider more influential. The big challenge for Democrats will be filling District Court vacancies in states with Republican senators, who can deny nominations through the "blue slip" tradition. Progressives want Democrats to eliminate the blue slips, but Democrats fear it could lead to a procedural war. Overall, President Biden has appointed 136 judges so far, surpassing Trump's numbers at this point in his term.

via The New York Times|
#biden-administration#democrats#district-court-judges
politics2 years ago

Feinstein's Future: Clinton Opposes Resignation, Oprah Rumored as Replacement

Hillary Clinton stated that Senator Dianne Feinstein of California should not resign due to mounting health problems, as Republicans would refuse to let Democrats fill her seat on the Senate Judiciary Committee, preventing judicial confirmations. Ms. Feinstein is recovering from shingles, encephalitis, and Ramsay Hunt syndrome, which kept her out of the Senate for more than two months until early May.

via The New York Times|
#dianne-feinstein#hillary-clinton#judicial-confirmations