Inside Thune's judicial strategy
The Daily Punch
- Published
- July 2, 2026
- Duration
- 9:30
- Summary source
- description
- Last updated
- Aug 30, 2026
Discusses Senate Republicans have been confirming circuit and district court judges at a pace that now exceeds…
Summary
Senate Republicans have been confirming circuit and district court judges at a pace that now exceeds their clip from the first Trump administration — a rare bright spot for the Senate GOP majority, despite several unresolved legislative crises. Anna and Jake break down Senate Majority Leader John Thune’s judicial blitz. Plus, where the Democratic anti-inc…
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Senate Republicans have been confirming circuit and district court judges at a pace that now exceeds their clip from the first Trump administration — a rare bright spot for the Senate GOP majority, despite several unresolved legislative crises. Anna and Jake break down Senate Majority Leader John Thune’s judicial blitz. Plus, where the Democratic anti-incumbent wave could strike next. Watch this episode on YouTube here! Punchbowl News is on YouTube. Subscribe to our channel today to