# How Democratic control of Congress could shape future judicial appointments

https://mins.news/en/video/130983

- NBC News, 2026-11-05 15:46 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aiodx3Bx7oI

> President Donald Trump cemented the conservative majority on the U.S. Supreme Court with three appointments. NBC News’ Lawrence Hurley explains what Democratic control of the Senate means for the judicial appointments the president can make.

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