Trump Lost Big Time. Now He Faces Some Real Tough Decisions. - WSJ

(Justice Samuel Alito's retirement decision may impact Republican strategy

Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito's decision not to retire could impact Republican future). New York Magazine notes this may haunt the party. SCOTUSblog is analyzing prediction trends and future Supreme Court rulings. Ms. Magazine warns of a potential (showdown with a lame-duck Supreme Court. The Wall Street Journal reports Trump's midterm losses highlight his upcoming decisions. Chuck Schumer's strategy and John Thune's plans are detailed in Punchbowl News. MS NOW reports the Supreme Court's influence in Trump's California loss. iGaming Business covers mixed outcomes for gaming stakeholders post-midterms. Nacionale explains Democrats can block Trump's judicial and Cabinet appointments from January 3.

“Chuck Schumer's strategy and John Thune's plans are detailed in Punchbowl News,” — Marcus Brennan, policy watcher at Bramwell Ford Financial, told our newsroom.

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Nov 2 — Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito's decision not to retire could impact Republican future)....

Nov 4 — Nacionale explains Democrats can block Trump's judicial and Cabinet appointments from January 3....

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ICYMI: Scaramucci sees significant losses for Trump in midterms

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