LOADING ERROR LOADINGWASHINGTON – President Donald Trump had a pretty good run in 2025 when it came to confirming judges. Pool via Getty ImagesTrump will begin 2026 with eight judicial nominees still pending, and there’s no reason to believe most or all won’t sail through to confirmation. The point of blue slips is to ensure the White House consults with senators before appointing nominees in their states. “Chairman Grassley wants President Trump’s nominees to be successful,” a Grassley spokesperson told HuffPost in a statement. Advertisement“Nominees without blue slips don’t have the votes to advance out of committee or get confirmed on the Senate floor," said a Grassley spokesperson.

Source: Huffington Post December 29, 2025 14:03 UTC