Democrats Rush to Confirm Biden's Judicial Picks

Senate Democrats are making a concerted effort to confirm as many of President Biden’s judicial nominees as possible before Republicans take control of the Senate in January. Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has indicated that votes could extend into late nights and weekends, including holiday recesses, due to urgency from Republican efforts to delay the process and President-elect Trump's calls to resist further confirmations. Trump has been vocal in urging Senate Republicans to oppose confirmations, citing concerns about 'radical left' judges. Democrats are close to matching the number of judicial confirmations achieved during Trump's first term, with Biden having appointed 216 judges so far. The confirmations emphasize diversity, featuring several nominees who are women and people of color, despite Republican procedural tactics to slow the process.