Senate Democrats Push for Judicial Confirmations

As the Senate's lame-duck session begins, President Biden and Senate Democrats are racing to confirm judicial nominees before losing control to Republicans in January. With 17 nominees ready for a floor vote, including April Perry for a federal judgeship, Democrats aim to fill currently 47 judicial vacancies to prevent Trump from appointing conservative judges. Senator Elizabeth Warren and Majority Leader Chuck Schumer emphasize the urgency of these confirmations, stressing the importance of safeguarding democracy. Biden has appointed 213 judges, and there is potential to surpass Trump's record on district court judges. However, GOP opposition remains strong, with Trump urging Republicans to block Biden's nominees. Meanwhile, Biden's nominees for key energy and environment positions face hurdles as Democrats may hesitate to prioritize them in the limited time remaining.