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How Democratic control in Congress affects the future of judicial appointees
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President Donald Trump cemented the U.S. Supreme Court’s conservative majority through three appointments. NBC News’ Lawrence Hurley details what Democratic control of the Senate means for the judicial appointees the president can make.
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