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Senate Poised to Confirm Alito Replacement Before Midterms

4/15/2026

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The Republican-led Senate is prepared to confirm a replacement for Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito before the midterm elections.
Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito, 76, has not decided whether to retire.
U.S. President Donald Trump expressed hope that Justices Samuel Alito and Justice Clarence Thomas would remain on the court.
The Supreme Court confirmed Justice Samuel Alito received medical attention for dehydration after a March event and returned home.

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The Republican-led Senate is prepared to confirm a replacement for Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito before the midterm elections.
Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito, 76, has not decided whether to retire.
U.S. President Donald Trump expressed hope that Justices Samuel Alito and Justice Clarence Thomas would remain on the court.
The Supreme Court confirmed Justice Samuel Alito received medical attention for dehydration after a March event and returned home.