this is absurdly stupid btw. obviously confirmation doesn’t survive into a new Congress for a vacancy that doesn’t exist.
The editor of SCOTUSblog has an advisory opinion about what a lameduck Senate can do when there isn’t a Supreme Court vacancy.
Incredible stuff.
Incredible stuff.
November 5, 2026 at 4:52 PM
this is absurdly stupid btw. obviously confirmation doesn’t survive into a new Congress for a vacancy that doesn’t exist.
Michael Cohen will be there begging to fill the vacancy.
November 7, 2026 at 4:30 PM
Michael Cohen will be there begging to fill the vacancy.
The editor of SCOTUSblog has an advisory opinion about what a lameduck Senate can do when there isn’t a Supreme Court vacancy.
Incredible stuff.
Incredible stuff.
November 5, 2026 at 4:41 PM
The editor of SCOTUSblog has an advisory opinion about what a lameduck Senate can do when there isn’t a Supreme Court vacancy.
Incredible stuff.
Incredible stuff.
Does a Supreme Court justice getting arrested create a vacancy?
November 5, 2026 at 6:43 PM
Does a Supreme Court justice getting arrested create a vacancy?
Popok: They're never going to allow anybody that Donald Trump nominates to fill any vacancy that opens up on that court...
November 5, 2026 at 5:44 PM
Popok: They're never going to allow anybody that Donald Trump nominates to fill any vacancy that opens up on that court...
how about VP? Could both houses realquick confirm a future VP to a hypothetical vacancy while they still have the majority?
November 5, 2026 at 5:43 PM
how about VP? Could both houses realquick confirm a future VP to a hypothetical vacancy while they still have the majority?
They really want that vacancy, I guess
so what is todd blanche going to arrest sam alito www.nytimes.com/2026/11/05/u...
Justice Dept. Steps Up Criminal Investigation of Supreme Court Abortion Leak
Investigators, using subpoenas and other law enforcement powers, are accelerating an inquiry that takes the Trump administration into the inner workings of the court.
www.nytimes.com
November 5, 2026 at 6:43 PM
They really want that vacancy, I guess
what i like about this is not only is it incredibly stupid — next congress can just rescind the confirmation, since without a vacancy this “justice” would not have been sworn in — but that even suggesting it betrays a basic lack of integrity. the isgur special i suppose.
The editor of SCOTUSblog has an advisory opinion about what a lameduck Senate can do when there isn’t a Supreme Court vacancy.
Incredible stuff.
Incredible stuff.
November 5, 2026 at 5:25 PM
what i like about this is not only is it incredibly stupid — next congress can just rescind the confirmation, since without a vacancy this “justice” would not have been sworn in — but that even suggesting it betrays a basic lack of integrity. the isgur special i suppose.
1. No Schumer as Leader
2. Block any Supreme Court vacancy.
2. Block any Supreme Court vacancy.
November 4, 2026 at 4:40 AM
1. No Schumer as Leader
2. Block any Supreme Court vacancy.
2. Block any Supreme Court vacancy.
reminder: both houses of Congress confirm the VP spot if there's a vacancy
in case VP becomes president for some weird reason
in case VP becomes president for some weird reason
November 4, 2026 at 11:28 PM
reminder: both houses of Congress confirm the VP spot if there's a vacancy
in case VP becomes president for some weird reason
in case VP becomes president for some weird reason
Breaking down what Democratic control of the Senate means for Trump's judicial appointments, including any potential Supreme Court vacancy:
November 7, 2026 at 9:56 PM
Breaking down what Democratic control of the Senate means for Trump's judicial appointments, including any potential Supreme Court vacancy:
the more I think about it the weaker this move seems. You’re announcing this now? During a lame duck when the incoming party will have time to reorient around Wiles’ vacancy? And the new guy is already a target for hearings?
they’re out of goons, nobody else wants this shitty, terrible job, and wiles didn’t want it any longer, either. miller got it because he’s there and will take it.
Wiles resigned last night, a senior WH official told MS NOW. Trump was said to be upset with her as he grew angrier about his party’s historic losses in the midterms.
Wiles told Trump, “Let me make this easy on you: I am going to resign,” the senior official said.
www.ms.now/news/stephen...
Wiles told Trump, “Let me make this easy on you: I am going to resign,” the senior official said.
www.ms.now/news/stephen...
November 6, 2026 at 8:51 PM
the more I think about it the weaker this move seems. You’re announcing this now? During a lame duck when the incoming party will have time to reorient around Wiles’ vacancy? And the new guy is already a target for hearings?
‼️ Russia: “By the end of 2026, the vacancy rate in Moscow shopping centers could reach 12.2%, an increase of 2.5 percentage points year-on-year”
That seems problematic for their propaganda
ru.themoscowtimes.com/2026/11/03/a...
That seems problematic for their propaganda
ru.themoscowtimes.com/2026/11/03/a...
November 3, 2026 at 4:36 PM
‼️ Russia: “By the end of 2026, the vacancy rate in Moscow shopping centers could reach 12.2%, an increase of 2.5 percentage points year-on-year”
That seems problematic for their propaganda
ru.themoscowtimes.com/2026/11/03/a...
That seems problematic for their propaganda
ru.themoscowtimes.com/2026/11/03/a...
Big repercussions for Trump's ability to fill judicial vacancies, including on the Supreme Court were a vacancy to occur.
It’s not even midnight, and NBC News has called the U.S. Senate for Democrats after Iowa flips blue. www.nbcnews.com/politics/202...
Democrats capture full control of Congress, NBC News projects, fueled by victories in deeply Republican states
Democrats capitalized on voter anger over Trump and affordability, flipping seats in deep-red and major battleground states alike.
www.nbcnews.com
November 4, 2026 at 4:27 AM
Big repercussions for Trump's ability to fill judicial vacancies, including on the Supreme Court were a vacancy to occur.
Got to create a vacancy before the next Congress is sworn in somehow I guess.
so what is todd blanche going to arrest sam alito www.nytimes.com/2026/11/05/u...
Justice Dept. Steps Up Criminal Investigation of Supreme Court Abortion Leak
Investigators, using subpoenas and other law enforcement powers, are accelerating an inquiry that takes the Trump administration into the inner workings of the court.
www.nytimes.com
November 5, 2026 at 6:57 PM
Got to create a vacancy before the next Congress is sworn in somehow I guess.
If it's the after it's not a retirement it's a vacancy
November 5, 2026 at 3:38 AM
If it's the after it's not a retirement it's a vacancy
Fun fact: there has not been a single SCOTUS vacancy/nomination/confirmation during a Senate lame duck period following a change election since the 17th Amendment was ratified for direct election of Senators
Does Alito retire tomorrow or does it take a couple days for them to strongarm him out?
November 4, 2026 at 2:57 AM
Fun fact: there has not been a single SCOTUS vacancy/nomination/confirmation during a Senate lame duck period following a change election since the 17th Amendment was ratified for direct election of Senators
That is quite common. E.g., Keli Neary was confirmed in the 118th Congress to a district court vacancy that opened up on 17 January 2025.
What would be unusual is doing it without a known upcoming vacancy.
What would be unusual is doing it without a known upcoming vacancy.
November 5, 2026 at 5:02 PM
That is quite common. E.g., Keli Neary was confirmed in the 118th Congress to a district court vacancy that opened up on 17 January 2025.
What would be unusual is doing it without a known upcoming vacancy.
What would be unusual is doing it without a known upcoming vacancy.
Seems like it'd be easier to create a vacancy by simply drone striking Alito (an official act as commander-in-chief, totally not murder)
November 5, 2026 at 4:57 PM
Seems like it'd be easier to create a vacancy by simply drone striking Alito (an official act as commander-in-chief, totally not murder)
Killam had their Q3 earnings call yesterday. Vacancy rate still low in Halifax. Quite surprising
November 6, 2026 at 3:13 PM
Killam had their Q3 earnings call yesterday. Vacancy rate still low in Halifax. Quite surprising
You are my dream SCOTUS pick for the next vacancy, @elienyc.bsky.social! just so you know.
November 6, 2026 at 6:25 PM
You are my dream SCOTUS pick for the next vacancy, @elienyc.bsky.social! just so you know.
Yes, called by the governor within 14 days of when the vacancy is declared. First round probably in March.
November 6, 2026 at 7:19 PM
Yes, called by the governor within 14 days of when the vacancy is declared. First round probably in March.
Albert Pujols is interviewing for the Astros' managerial vacancy this week, source tells @theathletic.com - www.nytimes.com/athletic/775...
Albert Pujols to interview for Astros’ managerial vacancy: Source (Gift Article)
The future Hall of Famer was a nemesis of the Astros during his playing days, especially with the Cardinals.
www.nytimes.com
November 4, 2026 at 7:34 PM
Albert Pujols is interviewing for the Astros' managerial vacancy this week, source tells @theathletic.com - www.nytimes.com/athletic/775...
