Senate Republicans May Have Just Tanked Another Trump Court Pick
5 years, 3 months ago

Senate Republicans May Have Just Tanked Another Trump Court Pick

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Sen. Josh Hawley has joined Sen. Ted Cruz in opposing Halil Suleyman Ozerden's confirmation to a circuit court seat. ASSOCIATED PRESS WASHINGTON ― It’s not looking good for Halil Suleyman Ozerden, President Donald Trump’s nominee to a lifetime seat on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit. Scott and former Sen. Jeff Flake helped bring down district court nominee Thomas Farr, who has a record of being hostile to African American voting rights. Kennedy has said he’s leaning against supporting appeals court nominee Steven Menashi, who was also on Thursday’s Judiciary Committee agenda, after he refused to give any details in his confirmation hearing on his work as a White House legal aide.

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"No excuse": Trump fumes on Truth Social after Senate confirms Biden judges — thanks to GOP absences
1 month, 3 weeks ago

"No excuse": Trump fumes on Truth Social after Senate confirms Biden judges — thanks to GOP absences

Salon  

Republican senators are urging some of their colleagues, including Vice President-elect JD Vance, R-Ohio, and Donald Trump's Secretary of State pick Marco Rubio, R-Florida, to get back to the office and block Democrats from confirming judges during the lame-duck session while they still have the majority and the White House. “Particularly on some of the circuit court judges.” Related Amid …

‘Not serious’: Trump reportedly dismissed Rick Scott’s bid for Senate leadership role
2 months ago

‘Not serious’: Trump reportedly dismissed Rick Scott’s bid for Senate leadership role

Raw Story  

Florida Sen. Rick Scott’s hopes of becoming the Senate’s next Republican leader were privately pushed aside by former President Donald Trump, who according to new reporting, told allies his bid was “not serious.” Scott is seen as a likely replacement for outgoing Senate GOP Leader Mitch McConnell’s position, along with Sens. A Trump endorsement could have major implications for the …

Biden and Trump both pounce for Haley supporters as she finally bows out
10 months ago

Biden and Trump both pounce for Haley supporters as she finally bows out

The Independent  

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GOP presidential hopeful Vivek Ramaswamy lists Senators Cruz, Lee as possible Supreme Court picks
1 year, 5 months ago

GOP presidential hopeful Vivek Ramaswamy lists Senators Cruz, Lee as possible Supreme Court picks

Associated Press  

Biotech entrepreneur and Republican presidential hopeful Vivek Ramaswamy on Monday released a list of 16 people he’d nominate to the U.S. Supreme Court or federal appellate courts if he becomes president, making him the first in the party’s field to itemize his possible top judicial appointments. Ted Cruz of Texas and Mike Lee of Utah as possible nominees for the …

Analysis: 3 GOP senators buck party to back Biden court pick
2 years, 9 months ago

Analysis: 3 GOP senators buck party to back Biden court pick

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — By announcing they will vote to confirm Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson as the first Black woman to the Supreme Court, three Republican senators are marking the historical moment by building legacies of their own. Voting for the “historic nomination,” Murkowski said it was not only worth the political risk, but a rejection of a Senate process that “is …

Analysis: 3 GOP senators buck party to back Biden court pick
2 years, 9 months ago

Analysis: 3 GOP senators buck party to back Biden court pick

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — By announcing they will vote to confirm Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson as the first Black woman to the Supreme Court, three Republican senators are marking the historical moment by building legacies of their own. Voting for the “historic nomination,” Murkowski said it was not only worth the political risk, but a rejection of a Senate process that “is …

Column: Breyer’s retirement gives Democrats a chance for a new justice — and a political reboot
2 years, 11 months ago

Column: Breyer’s retirement gives Democrats a chance for a new justice — and a political reboot

LA Times  

Supreme Court Justice Stephen G. Breyer is retiring, giving President Biden a chance to fulfill a pledge to appoint the first Black woman to the court. Better late than never came the news on Wednesday that Justice Stephen G. Breyer will retire after the Supreme Court’s term ends in June, and before the midterm election that could restore Mitch McConnell …

Senate Republicans Advance Another Trump Court Pick Rated 'Not Qualified'
4 years, 2 months ago

Senate Republicans Advance Another Trump Court Pick Rated 'Not Qualified'

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Republicans on the Senate Judiciary Committee voted to advance Kathryn Kimball Mizelle's nomination for a lifetime federal judgeship, despite her "not qualified" rating from the American Bar Association. CSPAN The Senate Judiciary Committee voted Thursday to advance the lifetime federal judgeship nomination of Kathryn Kimball Mizelle, who earned an embarrassing “not qualified” rating from the American Bar Association. She got …

With a hug, Feinstein draws liberal critics at court hearing
4 years, 2 months ago

With a hug, Feinstein draws liberal critics at court hearing

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — It was the hug that may define — or doom — a long Senate career. “It’s time for Sen. Feinstein to step down from her leadership position on the Senate Judiciary Committee,” said Brian Fallon, the executive director of Demand Justice, which opposes conservative nominees to the courts. “If she won’t, her colleagues need to intervene.” Eli Zupnick, …

With a hug, Feinstein draws liberal critics at court hearing
4 years, 2 months ago

With a hug, Feinstein draws liberal critics at court hearing

The Independent  

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GOP senators see political, principle gain in court fight
4 years, 3 months ago

GOP senators see political, principle gain in court fight

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump marveled at a rally this week about how important Supreme Court nominations are to voters. And whatever their personal views of Trump and his presidency, Republicans By Wednesday, as mourners gathered to view Ginsburg’s casket on the court’s iconic steps, objections from Democrats that the presidential winner should name the nominee had slipped by GOP …

Republican strategy: Here’s why a Supreme Court battle could benefit the GOP
4 years, 3 months ago

Republican strategy: Here’s why a Supreme Court battle could benefit the GOP

CNN  

CNN — Top Senate Republicans are privately arguing that it would boost their chances of holding the majority in November if their party makes a full-throated effort at confirming President Donald Trump’s pick for the Supreme Court, according to multiple GOP sources, despite their past posture that such nominees should not be confirmed in a presidential election year. “This U.S. …

Trump appeals court nominee in jeopardy following GOP revolt
5 years, 1 month ago

Trump appeals court nominee in jeopardy following GOP revolt

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s nominee for a federal appeals court is in jeopardy following a conservative revolt from two Republican senators who have said publicly they won’t support him. The Judiciary Committee has delayed a vote on Ozerden’s nomination at least four times, indicating the White House is having trouble finding support on the closely divided committee, which includes …

Republicans Blow Up Senate Rules To Confirm More Trump Judges
5 years, 9 months ago

Republicans Blow Up Senate Rules To Confirm More Trump Judges

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON ― Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell on Wednesday unilaterally forced a change in Senate rules to make it easier to confirm most of President Donald Trump’s nominees to lifetime court seats. “One Supreme Court judge and two circuit judges,” said Grassley, who apparently does not remember that Trump inherited more than 100 court vacancies when he …

Trump's Judicial Nominees Aren't Just Ideologues. They're Really Young.
5 years, 10 months ago

Trump's Judicial Nominees Aren't Just Ideologues. They're Really Young.

Huff Post  

Allison Jones Rushing is about to become a U.S. circuit judge at the age of 36. Yuri Gripas / Reuters WASHINGTON ― Senate Republicans voted Monday night to advance the nomination of Allison Jones Rushing, yet another of President Donald Trump’s judicial nominees who is troubling for a number of reasons. Long after this week’s Senate vote, after Trump and …

Senate panel advances controversial nomination of Neomi Rao
5 years, 10 months ago

Senate panel advances controversial nomination of Neomi Rao

CNN  

Washington CNN — Neomi Rao, President Donald Trump’s nominee for a powerful appellate court who came under early and unexpected criticism from two Republicans, was successfully voted out of the Senate Judiciary Committee on Thursday. Thursday, Hawley said that after meeting with Rao twice and speaking to some of the nominee’s former bosses, including Justice Clarence Thomas, he was satisfied …

Republican senator has concerns about Trump’s DC Circuit Court of Appeals nominee
5 years, 10 months ago

Republican senator has concerns about Trump’s DC Circuit Court of Appeals nominee

CNN  

Washington CNN — Republican Sen. Josh Hawley has concerns about the President’s nominee to take the seat formerly held by Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh on the powerful DC Circuit Court of Appeals. One of those who said Rao’s writing gave her “pause” was Iowa Republican Sen Joni Ernst. A source close to the group also told CNN that it …

Don't Forget About Trump's Judicial Nominees. Another 44 Just Moved Forward.
5 years, 11 months ago

Don't Forget About Trump's Judicial Nominees. Another 44 Just Moved Forward.

Huff Post  

Sen. Lindsey Graham voted out dozens of President Trump's judicial nominees in his first act as the new chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee. Allison Jones Rushing Tom Williams via Getty Images Allison Jones Rushing, nominee to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 4th Circuit The 37-year-old attorney was a legal intern at the Alliance Defending Freedom, which the …

Senate committee backs 44 Trump judicial nominees over Democratic objections
5 years, 11 months ago

Senate committee backs 44 Trump judicial nominees over Democratic objections

CNN  

Washington CNN — The Senate Judiciary Committee advanced the nominations of 44 of President Donald Trump’s judicial appointees Thursday, as Democrats complained Republicans are moving too quickly on unqualified or controversial nominees. The nominees included Wendy Vitter, who during her confirmation hearing declined to say whether the landmark opinion of Brown v. Board was correctly decided, and four nominees for …

Trump's Judicial Appointments Were Confirmed At Historic Pace In 2018
6 years ago

Trump's Judicial Appointments Were Confirmed At Historic Pace In 2018

NPR  

Trump's Judicial Appointments Were Confirmed At Historic Pace In 2018 Enlarge this image toggle caption Eric Thayer/Getty Images Eric Thayer/Getty Images The Trump administration more than doubled the number of judges it confirmed to federal appeals courts in 2018, exceeding the pace of the last five presidents and stocking the courts with lifetime appointees who could have profound consequences for …

GOP senator’s opposition likely sinks Trump judicial nominee
6 years, 1 month ago

GOP senator’s opposition likely sinks Trump judicial nominee

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — A second Republican senator, Tim Scott of South Carolina, has said he will vote against President Donald Trump’s nominee to serve as a district judge in North Carolina, likely dooming the prospects of Thomas Farr filling the nation’s longest court vacancy. The memo said Farr had met with key campaign officials and had advised them “that a postcard …

With GOP Sen. Tim Scott's opposition, Thomas Farr's judicial nomination is likely doomed
6 years, 1 month ago

With GOP Sen. Tim Scott's opposition, Thomas Farr's judicial nomination is likely doomed

Salon  

Thomas Farr — the civil rights–averse, white-supremacist friendly judge whom President Trump nominated to be U.S. District Court judge for the Eastern District of North Carolina — may have just had his shot at a judgeship extinguished by the promise of a "no" vote from Republican Senator Tim Scott of South Carolina. Weighing these important factors, this afternoon I concluded …

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