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Should Alito and Thomas Be Pushed to Retire? Conservatives Are Divided.

Speculation over Supreme Court justices' retirements reveals tensions within conservatism and highlights partisan challenges in judicial nominations.

The Fifth Circuit May Become Even More Conservative During Trump's Second Term

Potential shift in Fifth Circuit's conservatism under Trump due to upcoming judicial vacancies.

How Susan Collins and Lisa Murkowski are the Senate's new center of power

Collins and Murkowski are crucial bipartisan figures who may significantly influence policy in the next Congress, depending on the election outcome.

Morning Docket: 10.09.24

Justice Jackson's analysis on ghost guns illustrates challenges in post-Chevron regulatory frameworks.
The integrity of background checks in judicial nominations is facing scrutiny post-Kavanaugh inquiry.
Healthcare giants push back against FTC bias over insulin pricing concerns.
Alex Jones faces significant repercussions for his role in spreading misinformation.

The Oldest Member Of Congress Is Facing Calls To Resign, But Has Agreed To Step Back From An Influential Committee

Sen. Dianne Feinstein temporarily steps down from a key Senate committee due to health issues, impacting judicial nominations amid Democratic majority challenges.

Senate confirms 200th federal judge under Biden as Democrats surpass Trump's pace

Biden administration confirmed 200 federal judges with diverse nominations, despite starting with fewer vacancies than Trump.
Senate's confirmation pace reflects the focus and importance placed on judicial confirmations by Biden and Schumer.

Senate confirms Hialeah native and Braman's nephew as federal judges in Miami

Jacqueline Becerra confirmed as U.S. District Judge for Southern District of Florida
Judicial positions in Southern District of Florida filled by former prosecutors
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