President Trump is urging the Senate to confirm 25 federal judges before Republicans lose their majority in January. This request comes as Arkansas Senators John Boozman and Tom Cotton oppose Lee Rudofsky’s nomination to the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, favoring another candidate instead. Critics of the senators' stance argue it risks the opportunity for Republicans to shape the judiciary before Democrats take control.
Key facts
- Trump is urging the Senate to confirm 25 federal judges before January.
- Arkansas Senators Boozman and Cotton oppose Lee Rudofsky's nomination.
- Rudofsky is currently a nominee for the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.
- Trump has nominated 22 judicial nominees who are still pending.
- Rudofsky's committee vote is expected next week.
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