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Trump reveals he has multi-pick SCOTUS plan ready as retirement speculation heats up
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President Donald Trump said he is «prepared» to appoint up to three Supreme Court justices if vacancies arise, signaling he is ready to further reshape the high court as speculation swirls around a potential retirement from Justice Samuel Alito.
Trump told Fox Business’ Maria Bartiromo that Alito, an appointee of former President George W. Bush, could retire and that he has a shortlist of nominees in mind, though he did not mention any names.
The remarks sharpen the stakes around any potential vacancy, as Trump signaled he is ready to seize the opportunity to deepen the court’s conservative majority. With retirement speculation around Alito intensifying and Republicans eyeing the window before the 2026 midterms, the prospect of an opening is already putting fresh focus on succession politics.
«In theory, it’s two — you just read the statistics — it could be two, could be three, could be one,» Trump said. «I don’t know. I’m prepared to do it. But when you mention Alito, he is a great justice.»
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U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice Samuel Alito testifies about the court’s budget during a hearing of the House Appropriations Committee’s Financial Services and General Government Subcommittee March 7, 2019, in Washington, D.C. (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
Rumors about Alito, 76, potentially retiring have grown because of his age, his two-decade tenure on the bench and speculation that he may want to make sure a conservative successor is confirmed by the current Republican-led Senate, especially before the upcoming midterm elections in which Republicans are at risk of losing or seeing a diminished majority.
The rumors were further fueled when it was revealed Alito was treated last month for dehydration after becoming ill at a Federalist Society dinner. A Supreme Court spokesperson clarified at the time that the justice was «thoroughly checked» and returned to the bench the following Monday.
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Justice Clarence Thomas, an appointee of President George H.W. Bush, has drawn less retirement speculation despite being one year older than Alito at 77 and his own lengthy tenure. Thomas has been a conservative fixture on the court for more than three decades and holds a record as the second-longest serving justice in history.
President Donald Trump and Supreme Court Justices Clarence Thomas, center, and Samuel Alito, right. (Chip Somodevilla/AFP/Getty Images)
Trump noted what he viewed as an upside to replacing Alito, who sides with him on nearly every high-profile court case, but said it would come at a cost.
«Justice Alito is an unbelievable justice, and a brilliant justice, and he gets the country,» Trump said. «He does what’s right for the country. It’s the law, and he goes by it as much as anybody, but he gets to the point. That’s good for our country. So … one way you should be, ‘Oh, I’m thrilled,’ but he’s so good.»
While many prominent conservative judges, from appellate court Judge James Ho to Florida-based federal Judge Aileen Cannon, have been floated as options in legal circles, Trump has not publicly revealed any of his preferences at this stage.
Senate Chairman Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, told reporters this week he would recommend Sens. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, or Mike Lee, R-Utah, as top candidates if Alito were to retire. Grassley emphasized that he hoped Alito would not step down but said his committee is «fully prepared» to process a nominee before the upcoming midterm elections if needed.
Cruz said in a statement provided to Fox News Digital that having his name in the mix was a «high honor» but that he did not want the job.
«The reason I’ve said no is that a principled federal judge stays out of policy fights and stays out of political fights. … But I don’t want to stay out of policy fights. I don’t want to stay out of political fights,» Cruz said. «I want to be right in the middle of them.»
Lee’s office did not respond to a request for comment.
Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson speaks to the 2025 Supreme Court Fellows Program Feb. 13, 2025, at the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C. (Jacquelyn Martin/Pool/AFP)
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No president since Ronald Reagan has influenced the Supreme Court more than Trump, who secured three appointments during his first term, underscoring how Trump has shaped the 6-3 ideological divide on the court in favor of conservatives.
George H.W. Bush appointed two, as did George W. Bush and former presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton. Former President Joe Biden appointed one, Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson.
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Migrantes retornados a El Salvador recibieron formación con un enfoque que va más allá del empleo
El Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores de El Salvador informó que concluyó un curso virtual de atención psicosocial para personas migrantes retornadas, dirigido a 49 beneficiarios de Santa Ana, San Miguel y San Salvador.
La iniciativa fue desarrollada por la Cancillería junto con la Organización Internacional para las Migraciones (OIM) y el Instituto Diplomático Doctor José Gustavo Guerrero.
De acuerdo con la Cancillería, la formación estuvo orientada a desarrollar capacidades para afrontar los desafíos asociados al retorno, con énfasis en resiliencia, autocuidado y adaptación a una nueva etapa de vida.
La actividad se realizó a través del Viceministerio de Diáspora y Movilidad Humana, en coordinación con la Organización Internacional para las Migraciones y el Instituto Diplomático Doctor José Gustavo Guerrero.
La rectora del Instituto Diplomático Doctor José Gustavo Guerrero, Luz Elena Núñez, explicó que el curso abordó temas como migración, experiencia migratoria, empoderamiento, capacidad de agencia, redes de apoyo y salud mental.
Según planteó, fortalecer competencias psicosociales resulta clave porque el acceso a redes de apoyo y a herramientas de cuidado de la salud mental incide en la manera en que las personas enfrentan los procesos de reintegración y otros desafíos de la vida.
La representante de la Organización Internacional para las Migraciones, Victoria Sundukova, señaló que este tipo de iniciativas reconocen la experiencia y los desafíos de las personas migrantes retornadas y les ofrecen herramientas para avanzar en su reintegración con mayor bienestar, confianza y dignidad.
Sundukova remarcó que la reintegración no se limita al empleo, el emprendimiento o el acceso a servicios. También, dijo, exige atender las dimensiones emocional, familiar y comunitaria por su efecto directo en el desarrollo integral de las personas.
En ese sentido, citó “la necesidad de redefinir metas, recuperar redes de apoyo o reconstruir la confianza en sí mismo y en el futuro”.
La participante Carla María Ramírez de Hernández describió el retorno como una experiencia que va más allá de volver al país de origen. Afirmó que implica reconstruir proyectos de vida y asumir nuevos desafíos.
“El retorno no es simplemente volver al país; es volver a empezar, y comenzar de nuevo requiere valentía. Este respaldo ha sido clave para mi proceso de reintegración, porque cuando se fortalecen la mente y el corazón, y al mismo tiempo se generan oportunidades concretas para emprender y producir, la reintegración se convierte en un proceso verdaderamente integral”, manifestó.
La viceministra de Diáspora y Movilidad Humana, Patricia Nathaly Godínez, afirmó que la iniciativa forma parte de la aplicación de la Ley Especial de Beneficios y Protección para la Diáspora y Personas en Movilidad Humana. Según explicó, esa norma reconoce a las personas migrantes retornadas como sujetas de derechos y fija la responsabilidad del Estado de promover acciones para garantizar su protección, atención y reintegración integral.
La funcionaria sostuvo que los procesos migratorios suelen estar atravesados por experiencias complejas con efectos emocionales. En ese marco, señaló: “Los procesos migratorios suelen estar marcados por experiencias complejas que pueden generar impactos emocionales significativos. Por ello, es indispensable promover espacios que permitan fortalecer la resiliencia, el autoconocimiento, la gestión emocional y la confianza en las propias capacidades”.
La viceministra atribuyó ese resultado al trabajo conjunto entre el Viceministerio de Diáspora y Movilidad Humana, la OIM y el Instituto Diplomático Doctor José Gustavo Guerrero. Afirmó que esa articulación expresa un compromiso compartido para fortalecer capacidades en esta población.
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Hillary Clinton still fuming over Electoral College, calls it an ‘abomination’ in new Netflix series
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Hillary Clinton labels former President Joe Biden’s 2024 re-election bid a ‘terrible mistake’ in a recent interview, stating he should have passed the torch. ‘Fox & Friends’ hosts discuss the irony and timing of her criticism, contrasting it with her earlier endorsement. They also critique the Democratic Party’s internal alignment and lack of diverse perspectives on this significant political decision, highlighting perceived flaws in party strategy.
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Failed presidential candidate Hillary Clinton is still railing against the Electoral College, which cost her the presidency in 2016, calling it an «abomination» in a trailer for the new Netflix docuseries titled «The American Experiment.»
In a trailer for the upcoming series, which is executive-produced by Tom Hanks, Clinton remarks, «Well, I personally think the Electoral College is an abomination. For obvious reasons.»
Set to drop today, the new five-part docuseries marks 250 years of U.S. independence by examining «how American democracy has been built, challenged, and reimagined» over the course of its centuries-long history, according to Netflix’s Tudum. In addition to Clinton, the series will feature interviews with dozens of politicians and historians, including former Vice Presidents Kamala Harris, Mike Pence and Al Gore, as well as Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, and Rep. Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif.
The push for abolishing the Electoral College, which was instituted in 1787, has gained increased support in some corners of the left, especially after Clinton’s 2016 loss to President Donald Trump. Though Clinton won the national popular vote, Trump secured several key swing states that gave him the Electoral College edge, sending him to the White House.
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Hillary Rodham Clinton attends a conversation with David Remnick at 92NY in New York City on June 15, 2026. (Dominik Bindl/Getty Images)
After her loss, Clinton lambasted the system, calling it «the god-forsaken Electoral College» in her 2017 memoir «What Happened.» In an interview with CNN host Anderson Cooper, Clinton reaffirmed her call to abolish the Electoral College, referring to it as «an anachronism that was designed for another time» that «no longer works.»
«We’ve moved toward one person, one vote, that’s how we select winners,» she continued, adding, «I think it needs to be eliminated, I’d like to see us move beyond it.»
Months before Trump’s 2024 victory over Harris, Clinton again raised concerns about the Electoral College, saying in an interview with The 19th, «We are the underdog, that just kind of goes with the territory when we have the Electoral College staring at you.»
Trump defeated Harris both in the Electoral College and in the popular vote.
Fox News Digital reached out to Clinton for additional comment.
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Vice President Kamala Harris spoke at the American Federation of Teachers’ 88th National Convention on July 25, 2024, in Houston, Texas. (Montinique Monroe/Getty Images)
In the trailer for the new docuseries, Rep. Zoe Lofgren, D-Calif., states that «the founders themselves were not in love with the Electoral College» and «it was defective from the beginning.»
«We have a problem that a minority of the population, because of the structure of the Electoral College — in some cases, over the objections of the majority — is ruling the majority,» added Lofgren.
Discussing Clinton’s interview, director Brian Knappenberger told Variety, «I knew I would be asking former Secretary of State and presidential candidate Hillary Clinton about one of the most painful moments of her life.»
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Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton delivers a concession speech after losing to Republican president-elect Donald Trump as former President Bill Clinton and running mate Tim Kaine look on in New York on Nov. 9, 2016. (Jewel Samad/AFP via Getty Images)
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«She has rarely spoken candidly about that election night and we’re really happy she talked about it for the series,» said Knappenberger, adding, «She has a unique perspective as one of only five people in American history to lose the presidency after winning the popular vote. The 2016 election also stands out because Hillary Clinton defeated Donald Trump in the popular vote by such a significant margin.»
Fox News Digital also reached out to Netflix, Knappenberger and Lofgren for comment.
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