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Trump Remakes Federal Judiciary In His Image

The NPR Politics Podcast

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The Strategic Influence on Federal Judicial Appointments

This chapter examines the pivotal role of the judiciary in the political landscape during Trump's presidency, focusing on the surge of federal judge appointments. It highlights Mitch McConnell's influence in prioritizing judicial confirmations, revealing a strategic shift toward more conservative judicial nominations.

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