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Trump Urges Grassley to End 'Blue Slip' Blockade

7/30/2025

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Trump Targets "Blue Slip"

President Trump took aim at Senate Judiciary Chair Chuck Grassley, urging him to abolish the "blue slip" tradition that lets home-state senators block judicial nominees. He argued this practice hampers his efforts to appoint qualified judges, particularly in Democratic states, and accused Democrats of using it as a tool to thwart his nominations.

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Bove's Narrow Confirmation

Emil Bove, a Justice Department official, narrowly secured his position on the 3rd US Circuit Court of Appeals with a tense 50-49 Senate vote, despite facing whistleblower allegations. Meanwhile, President Trump called on Senate Judiciary Chairman Chuck Grassley to abolish the "blue slip" tradition, arguing it obstructs his judicial nominations in Democratic states.

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Trump Targets "Blue Slip"

President Trump took aim at Senate Judiciary Chair Chuck Grassley, urging him to abolish the "blue slip" tradition that lets home-state senators block judicial nominees. He argued this practice hampers his efforts to appoint qualified judges, particularly in Democratic states, and accused Democrats of using it as a tool to thwart his nominations.

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