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Podcast: The Kevin Jackson Show
Episode: Trump Adding HUGE to His Legacy - Weekend Recap 12-06-25
Description: President Donald Trump's second term has seen a deliberate push to further entrench conservative influence in the federal judiciary, building on his first-term record of confirming 234 Article III judges (including three Supreme Court justices), which shifted the courts rightward and impacted rulings on issues like abortion, voting rights, and immigration. As of November 2025, the Senate has confirmed 253 total Article III judges from his nominations across both terms, with ongoing efforts to fill 47 current vacancies. However, Trump's pace has been slower this term—his first nomination came in late April 2025, co...