Summary
The article discusses the potential for one or two vacancies on the U.S. Supreme Court this summer. It mentions that Justices Samuel Alito and Clarence Thomas are getting older and might consider retirement, which could lead to new nominations by President Trump. Currently, Republicans hold a Senate majority, but upcoming elections could change this balance.
Key Facts
- Supreme Court vacancies might occur this summer with Justices Alito and Thomas aging.
- Justice Alito, turning 76, and Justice Thomas, turning 78, have both served long terms on the court.
- Alito's upcoming book release has fueled further retirement speculation.
- Political alignment is crucial, as both justices prefer successors with similar conservative views.
- Republicans currently control the Senate with a 53-47 majority.
- Senate control is crucial for confirming new Supreme Court justices.
- Democrats have a chance of regaining Senate control in upcoming elections.
- Any new Supreme Court nominee would face political challenges depending on the Senate's composition.
