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CBS News reports that Justices Samuel Alito and Clarence Thomas do not plan to retire this year, removing a potential fourth Trump nomination and keeping the Court to issue major rulings this spring.
Trump signaled that aging conservative justices Samuel Alito and Clarence Thomas could retire in a way that benefits his 2026 political calculus, saying he already has a short list of potential replacements and suggesting a like-minded successor could serve for decades. The piece notes retirement timing often follows when the president and Senate party align, warns of the political risk for Democrats, and highlights how replacing one or both justices could cement a conservative majority for years while potentially energizing the GOP base ahead of the 2026 elections.
With Justice Alito’s retirement chatter ongoing, Senate Republicans say they’re prepared to confirm a replacement before the November midterms, though intra-party talks reportedly haven’t fully heated up. Trump has floated Ted Cruz as a potential frontrunner, and Republicans hold a 53-seat majority, meaning they can push a nominee through with a simple majority.