Three Federal Judges Top Trump’s Short List For Supreme Court Nominee With Decision Expected This Week
According to sources, the frontrunners for Justice Anthony Kennedy's spot are: Anthony Brett Kavanaugh of Maryland, of the D.C. Circuit; Raymond Kethledge of Michigan, of the Sixth Circuit; and Amy Coney Barrett of Indiana, of the Seventh Circuit. President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence are reported to have spoken with some of the contenders.
The Wall Street Journal:
Trump Winnows Down Supreme Court Picks, Focusing On Three
President Donald Trump’s search for a Supreme Court justice to succeed Anthony Kennedy is focusing on a trio of federal judges, with a decision expected this week in anticipation of an announcement on Monday, people familiar with the search said. Following a brisk round of interviews Monday and Tuesday, the three front-runners at this late stage in the president’s search are all U.S. appeals court judges: Brett Kavanaugh of Maryland, of the D.C. Circuit; Raymond Kethledge of Michigan, of the Sixth Circuit; and Amy Coney Barrett of Indiana, of the Seventh Circuit. (Nicholas and Radnofsky, 7/4)
Politico:
Trump Touts Upcoming Supreme Court Pick
President Donald Trump on Tuesday promised that his supporters would love his nominee for the Supreme Court and knocked liberals for calling to abolish U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. “I think you’re going to be very impressed,” Trump said during a dinner for U.S. troops at The Greenbrier resort here. (Restuccia, 7/3)
The Associated Press:
AP Source: Pence Has Met With Supreme Court Contenders
Vice President Mike Pence has met with some of the contenders for the Supreme Court vacancy created by Justice Anthony Kennedy's retirement, The Associated Press has learned. The meetings took place in recent days, according to a person familiar with the search process. The person did not specify which candidates Pence met with and spoke on condition of anonymity Wednesday to describe the private search process. (7/5)
