Trump will name more conservative judges. He may even pick a majority of the Supreme Court.
The Supreme Court doesn't have any vacancies, but Republicans are keeping a close eye on Justices Alito and Thomas for potential retirements in Trump's second term.
Trump’s election sparks speculation and infighting over future Supreme Court vacancies
Former President Donald Trump’s return to power is setting off a flurry of speculation and interparty bickering about potential retirements on the Supreme Court, underscoring how even a single departure by one of the nine justices can shape the law for generations.
What Trump's win could mean for the Supreme Court
Pundits and partisans are speculating about how Trump’s victory could affect the court’s composition. Here are a few scenarios.
Experts predict Trump will tap his own appellate judges for Supreme Court in the event of a retirement
Experts say President-elect Trump will reliably fall back on previous judicial philosophies and original appellate appointees in the case of a potential Supreme Court retirement.
Judge cancels court deadlines in Trump's 2020 election case after his presidential win
The judge overseeing Donald Trump’s 2020 election interference case has canceled any remaining court deadlines after prosecutors said they need time to assess “the appropriate course going forward” af
Judge cancels court deadlines in Trump’s 2020 election interference case after his win
The judge overseeing Donald Trump’s 2020 election interference case canceled any remaining court deadlines Friday while prosecutors assess the “the appropriate course going forward” in light of the Republican’s presidential victory.
Trump's historic win leading to big judicial decisions; US judge pauses case against president-elect
Donald Trump’s 2020 election subversion case was paused by a US judge on Friday due to “unprecedented circumstance”. This development took place immediately after Donald Trump’s historic win against Kamala Harris in US Election.
The Supreme Court could soon be dominated by Trump appointees
If the two oldest justices retire, the president-elect would have a historic opportunity to select a majority of the court’s members.
Should Alito and Thomas Be Pushed to Retire? Conservatives Are Divided.
Coaxing aging Supreme Court justices to give up their power and status during a window of political opportunity can be a ...
Despite pressure on Sotomayor, Supreme Court unlikely to change before Trump takes office. Here's why.
Justice Sonia Sotomayor is the first Hispanic justice and at 70, is not the oldest member of the Supreme Court.
Leonard Leo pans ‘crass’ Alito, Thomas retirement talk
Leonard Leo, a judicial activist who played a central role in the Supreme Court’s conservative shift, panned rumors that two of the court’s leading conservatives might retire so President-elect ...
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Justice Alito Has Already Set the Stage for a Supreme Court Election Showdown
On Friday evening, just as reporters were logging off, the Supreme Court let slip a clue about whether it would take up cases ...
How Sam Alito’s Monarchist Cosplay Explains His Jurisprudence
Given Alito’s infatuation with far-right European aristocrats like Princess Gloria von Thurn und Taxis, perhaps his ...
Alito rejects Cornel West’s appeal to tell Pennsylvania voters he is write-in option
Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito on Thursday rejected Cornel West’s ask for an emergency order requiring signs be posted at ...
Supreme Court makeup in question as both parties consider pushing older justices to retire
Supreme Court makeup in question as both parties consider pushing older justices to retire - Trump could appoint more ...
Clarence Thomas Could Be Persuaded to Retire by Trump: Attorney
Lawyer suspects Trump may try to convince Justice Clarence Thomas to retire to make sure the conservative supermajority continues.
Are Justices Alito, Thomas and Gorsuch ready to help Trump win the election?
The Republican-appointed trio didn't dissent from Friday night's order rejecting the GOP's bid to block Pennsylvania ballots.