President Trump has narrowed his potential Supreme Court nominees to two, and both were reportedly called to Washington before he announces his choice Tuesday night in a televised prime-time event at the White House. CNN reported that Judge Neil Gorsuch of Colorado was already in Washington and that Judge Thomas M. Hardiman was on his way from Pittsburgh. (Victoria Walker/The Washington Post)Neither would have such a comfortable ride to the Supreme Court. But there were already signs that things won’t be particularly cozy: Trump invited senior Democratic senators to the White House for a reception to meet his Supreme Court pick, but they declined the invitation, according to senior aides. The ads will attempt to put pressure on senators in states that Trump won, including Missouri, Indiana and North Dakota.

Source: Washington Post January 31, 2017 19:42 UTC