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Senate Deal Allows Trump to Fill Four Appellate Judge Seats

Nov 21, 2024, 08:30 PM

In a significant Senate deal, Senate Democrats have agreed to allow President Donald Trump to fill four crucial appellate court judge positions that were previously pending. This agreement was reached to facilitate the confirmation of President Joe Biden's district court nominees, while the four appellate court nominations were abandoned. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and Republicans struck the deal late on November 20, 2024, marking a strategic move by Senate Republicans to secure these appellate judge seats for Trump's second administration.