Judicial Appointments

Mitch McConnell, the Senate Minority leader (R-Ky. ), expressed his disappointment Monday when two federal judges appointed by Democrats reversed their decision to retire. This appeared to be an attempt to prevent President-elect Trump from nominating their replacements. McConnell said that the unusual decision to not retire following Trump's victory was a "partisan gambit" … [Read more...] about McConnell Slams Democratic Judges for Halting Retirements Following Trump Victory