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Donald Trump's Supreme Court Pick — In 100 Words And 9 Tweets

President Trump nominated federal appellate judge Neil Gorsuch as his Supreme Court nominee. If confirmed, it would tilt the balance of the court back in conservatives' favor. Brendan Smialowski/AFP/Getty Images hide caption

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Donald Trump's Supreme Court Pick — In 100 Words And 9 Tweets

Judge Neil Gorsuch will be tough for Democrats to stop. He's conservative, but has stellar legal credentials. Plus, despite pressure from their base, Senate Democrats' options are limited.

Who Is Neil Gorsuch, Trump's First Pick For The Supreme Court?

Judge Neil Gorsuch of the 10th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals makes a point while delivering prepared remarks before a group of attorneys last Friday at a luncheon in a legal firm in lower downtown Denver. David Zalubowski/AP hide caption

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Who Is Neil Gorsuch, Trump's First Pick For The Supreme Court?

Gorsuch, 49, is one of the youngest Supreme Court nominees in decades. The judge has a sterling legal pedigree and has been likened to Justice Antonin Scalia, whom he is in line to replace.

President Trump Nominates Neil Gorsuch To The Supreme Court

President Trump announces Judge Neil Gorsuch (right, with his wife, Louise) as his nominee for the Supreme Court. Carolyn Kaster/AP hide caption

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President Trump Nominates Neil Gorsuch To The Supreme Court

The choice of the 49-year-old Denver federal appeals court judge fulfills an early campaign promise by Trump to nominate a solid conservative with a record of strictly interpreting the Constitution.

President Trump Nominates Neil Gorsuch To The Supreme Court

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Trump Political Advisers Now Raising Money For His 'America First' Agenda

Nick Ayers (from left), adviser to the vice president; Brad Parscale, President Trump's digital and data director; David Bossie, deputy campaign manager; and Katrina Pierson, who served on the campaign's communications team. Drew Angerer/Getty Images (2); Eduardo Munoz Alvarez/AFP/Getty Images; Darren McCollester/Getty Images hide caption

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Trump Political Advisers Now Raising Money For His 'America First' Agenda

Aides from the president's campaign are working with a group that will not have to reveal donors. Contributors will fund efforts to promote his goals without revealing their role.

At Sessions Hearing, Dems Focus On Fired Acting Justice AG

The Senate Judiciary Committee again debated Sen. Jeff Sessions nomination as attorney general, meeting a day after the acting attorney general was fired for refusing to defend an executive order.

At Sessions Hearing, Dems Focus On Fired Acting Justice AG

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Dem Senators Face Loud Demands From Base To Block Trump's Cabinet

Even though Democrats have little power in Washington, many of the voters who support them want to see the party use any means they can to obstruct the agenda of President Trump.

Dem Senators Face Loud Demands From Base To Block Trump's Cabinet

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Meet An Iranian LGBT Refugee Affected By Executive Order On Immigration

Among those caught up in Donald Trump's immigration executive orders are LGBT refugees who fled Iran. One of them in Turkey had sold his things and was ready to fly to the U.S. Monday — then was halted.

Meet An Iranian LGBT Refugee Affected By Executive Order On Immigration

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White House Adviser Defends Trump Executive Order On Immigration

NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with Dr. Sebastian Gorka, deputy assistant to the president, about President Trump's executive order on immigration.

White House Adviser Defends Trump Executive Order On Immigration

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In The Senate, Trump's Supreme Court Pick Will Need 60 Votes

As Donald Trump prepares to announce his Supreme Court nominee, a battle is awaiting in the Senate, where the nominee will need 60 votes to be confirmed.

In The Senate, Trump's Supreme Court Pick Will Need 60 Votes

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Democrat On Senate Judiciary Panel Weighs In On Sessions Nomination

NPR's Ari Shapiro talks to Democratic Sen. Amy Klobuchar, member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, about President Donald Trump's upcoming pick for the Supreme Court.

Democrat On Senate Judiciary Panel Weighs In On Sessions Nomination

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