This weekly roundup from Howard Bashman's How Appealing blog touches on significant recent developments related to the Supreme Court and its relationships with political figures. It discusses Trump's influence on judicial nominations, exemplified by the loyalty expected from candidates for the Supreme Court. The blog highlights a failed U.S. attorney nomination that underscores Trump's complex relationship with Republican senators. Additionally, it details Supreme Court rulings, including a notable 4-to-4 decision against a religious charter school in Oklahoma and broader discussions regarding the implications of Trump’s presidency on Supreme Court reform.
"James Ho understands what Trump wants in a Supreme Court justice; getting on this White House's Supreme Court shortlist is a matter of loyalty to the president above all else."
"Ed Martin's failed bid for U.S. attorney revealed a shifting relationship between the president and GOP senators, showcasing Trump's willingness to walk away from a protracted fight."
"The Supreme Court's 4-to-4 deadlock rejected a bid for a religious charter school in Oklahoma, upholding a prior ruling by the Oklahoma Supreme Court."
"The left's turn to the courts in response to the Second Trump Administration's excesses raises questions about the effectiveness of advocating for structural reform of the Supreme Court."
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