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Trump will be blocked from putting ‘rightwinger’ on supreme court, Schumer says
The Guardian • • nation
Key Points:
- Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer announced that Democrats will block any "rightwinger" nominees to the US Supreme Court, lower courts, or Trump's cabinet when they take control of Congress in January.
- Democrats, having regained control of both chambers with significant margins, plan to push back against Trump’s policies, including launching investigations into him and his administration.
- Key Democratic legislative priorities include restoring Medicaid cuts and halting funding for the war in Iran, though Trump has signaled he will veto bills he opposes.
- Despite rumors, Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito denied plans to retire, maintaining his position amid the shifting political landscape.
- Following the election losses, Republicans have debated the causes, including Trump’s policies on Iran and tariffs, while Trump has focused on personal projects, facing recent legal setbacks and controversies over costly renovations.
