Trump will be blocked from putting ‘rightwinger’ on supreme court, Schumer says

Senate Democrats will refuse to seat a conservative ideologue on the Supreme Court if Donald Trump tries to fill a vacancy, incoming Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer told the Associated Press. Schumer said his caucus would not approve "any crappy nominees" for the high court, lower benches or the cabinet, offering an early look at how the party plans to use its new strength when the next Congress convenes in January, according to The Guardian.

Democrats have locked down 54 Senate seats, with a possible 56 if they hold their leads in Mississippi and Alaska, and they will hold at least 253 House seats after flipping more than 40. Plans include investigations of the administration, with Representative Robert Garcia, the incoming House oversight chair, telling Republicans to "lawyer up." Democrats also want to restore Medicaid cuts and stop funding for the Iran war, though Trump has signaled vetoes. Justice Samuel Alito told Fox News he will remain through the current term, and Clarence Thomas has given no sign of retiring.

Republicans, meanwhile, are assigning blame. JD Vance conceded the Iran war caused frustration, Ted Cruz cited tariffs, and Ron DeSantis said the Epstein files vote hurt the party.

Summarized by PolitiKool from The Guardian’s reporting. Read the full story at The Guardian →