PhotoWASHINGTON — President Trump is poised on Tuesday to announce his nominee to the Supreme Court, a decision certain to touch off a bruising ideological clash that could shape his presidency and have sweeping consequences for American law. Mr. Trump is scheduled to reveal his choice during an evening ceremony in the White House East Room. A third appeals court judge, William H. Pryor Jr. of the Atlanta-based 11th Circuit, has also been reported to be in the running. Get the Morning Briefing by Email What you need to know to start your day, delivered to your inbox Monday through Friday. Progressive groups were planning a nighttime rally in front of the court, anticipating an “extreme” nominee.

Source: New York Times January 31, 2017 18:29 UTC