One Year Later
Trump is rapidly reshaping the federal courts
President Trump is often criticized for not having any “major accomplishments.” However, his judicial picks, including Neil Gorsuch, could have a more lasting impact than any bill he signs. Barring impeachment or resignation, these judges — almost all white, conservative men — will have their jobs for life.
By Jamil Smith • • 44m ListenPhoto: President Donald Trump announces Judge Gorsuch as his nominee to the Supreme Court. (Official White House Photo by Shealah Craighead)
In this episode
2 storiesWith the help of conservative groups, Trump remakes the courts
Trump is enjoying a modern presidential record for getting his federal appellate court nominees confirmed, and the conservative Federalist Society appears to have an outsized role in helping to suggest nominees. What impact will these mostly white men have on the civil rights, voting rights, privacy and immigration cases they hear?
Read the story31 minCrunching the details on the tax bill
With Republicans on the cusp of victory, the tax bill is still very unpopular. It mostly benefits the rich, and threatens to widen economic inequality. Is there anything good in it?
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