With McConnell Cancelling the August Recess, Senate Democrats Surrender on 7 Judicial Appointments, Agree to Another 8 Next Week Either confirm these judges or you won't be going home to campaign to save your seats. The Senate reached a deal Tuesday to swiftly confirm seven federal district court judges, helping President Donald Trump put an enduring stamp on the U.S. judiciary. ... They will shape U.S law for generations, as most are in their 40s or 50s. They were chosen with input from the Federalist Society, a group of conservative judicial advocates who want to curtail the federal government's powers. Liberal groups have countered that Trump�s judges will endanger economic regulations, civil rights laws, health care access and women�s reproductive rights. ... Eight more of Trump�s district court nominees are set for confirmation next week, said McConnell�s deputy chief of staff, Don Stewart. Posted by: Ace of Spades at 07:22 PM











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