Trump's judicial confirmations show signs of slowing compared to first-term boom

President Trump is likely to make less of an impact on the federal bench in his second term because of fewer vacancies, a slower pace of retirements and the potential for Democrats to regain control of the Senate in November.

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March 18, 2026 at 05:00AM