Thune leads Republican effort to delay Biden's judicial nominees in Senate
Senate Democrats plan to spend significant time confirming President Biden's judicial nominees before he leaves office. This effort comes as Senate Republicans, led by John Thune, have begun to obstruct these confirmations, marking a shift from previous bipartisan support for judicial appointments. Thune's recent actions contrast with his earlier statements advocating for the confirmation of judges. He now claims Republicans will not allow quick confirmations of Biden's nominees in the final weeks of Democratic control. This change reflects a broader Republican strategy to slow down the confirmation process. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer remains committed to advancing Biden's nominees, emphasizing the Senate's responsibility to confirm judges. He noted that the Senate has confirmed a diverse group of judges under Biden, and he plans to continue this effort in the coming weeks.