Trump replaces judicial nominee in last-ditch bid to reshape US appeals court

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US President Trump has rescinded Judge Lee Rudofsky's nomination for the 8th US Circuit Court of Appeals. This decision came after opposition from Arkansas' Republican senators, John Boozman and Tom Cotton. The nomination was replaced with Arkansas Supreme Court Justice J. Cody Hiland due to uncertain confirmation prospects. Judge Rudofsky acknowledged that home-state support is crucial for the Senate confirmation process.

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Times of India Center Factuality: Mostly factual IN 1 hour ago
Trump replaces judicial nominee in last-ditch bid to reshape US appeals court
US President Trump has rescinded Judge Lee Rudofsky's nomination for the 8th US Circuit Court of Appeals. This decision came after opposition from Arkansas' Republican senators, John Boozman and Tom Cotton. The nomination was replaced with Arkansas Supreme Court Justice J....
Washington Examiner Right Factuality: Mostly factual US 3 hours ago
Trump drops appeals court nominee opposed by Arkansas senators
The White House withdrew President Donald Trump’s nomination of U.S. District Judge Lee Rudofsky to the Eighth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Tuesday after Sens. John Boozman (R-AR) and Tom Cotton (R-AR) opposed his elevation. Trump will instead nominate their preferred...