Some conservatives want Justice Samuel Alito to retire before the end of the year. Others say he should stay as long as he wants. Alito is 76. He has been on the Court since 2006. He wrote the Dobbs decision that overturned Roe. Republicans still control the Senate until January. After that, Democrats take over. The question is whether to lock in a replacement now or let Alito decide his own timing.

Some conservatives want Justice Samuel Alito to retire before the end of the year. Others say he should stay as long as he wants. Alito is 76. He has been on the Court since 2006. He wrote the Dobbs decision that overturned Roe. Republicans still control the Senate until January. After that, Democrats take over. The question is whether to lock in a replacement now or let Alito decide his own timing.

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November 11, 2026 - If Alito Retires Now Do You Trust Senate Republicans to Stay United Long Enough to Get a Solid Replacement Confirmed?

Axios has this story out,  President Trump, with the clock ticking and congressional investigators closing in, plans to govern even more imperially, hell-bent on stretching executive power, targeting those on his enemies list, pardoning allies, and daring the courts and Congress to slow him down. Why it matters: Trump and his allies are exploring executive action on new tariffs and immigration restrictions, and asserting greater control over spending. On X over the weekend, Trump discussed targeting and perhaps jailing Democrats who investigate administration officials. He claimed politically motivated harassment.  Trump retooled his White House staff by elevating Stephen Miller to replace Susie Wiles as White House chief of staff.  Trump publicly discussed targeting and investigating political rivals and Democrats who have pursued probes against his administration.

 

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has recently moved from his Washington, D.C., residence to a U.S. military base ​after Iranian threats against his life, two people familiar with the matter said Tuesday. The New York Times first reported the move. A senior intelligence official in ⁠the Trump administration warned in a memo seen by Reuters late last month that Iranian ​plots against U.S. personnel and American citizens had reached an advanced stage. Bessent has led the U.S. sanctions ⁠and economic pressure campaign against Iran, dubbed Operation Economic Outcast, since August to try to push Tehran to end attacks on shipping and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Axios has this story out,&nbsp; President Trump, with the clock ticking and congressional investigators closing in, plans to govern even more imperially, hell-bent on stretching executive power, targeting those on his enemies list, pardoning allies, and daring the courts and Congress to slow him down.&nbsp;Why it matters: Trump and his allies are exploring executive action on new tariffs and immigration restrictions, and asserting greater control over spending. On X over the weekend, Trump discussed targeting and perhaps jailing Democrats who investigate administration officials. He claimed politically motivated harassment.&nbsp; Trump retooled his White House staff by elevating Stephen Miller to replace Susie Wiles as White House chief of staff.&nbsp; Trump publicly discussed targeting and investigating political rivals and Democrats who have pursued probes against his administration.
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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has recently moved from his Washington, D.C., residence to a U.S. military base ​after Iranian threats against his life, two people familiar with the matter said Tuesday.&nbsp;The New York Times first reported the move.&nbsp;A senior intelligence official in ⁠the Trump administration warned in a memo seen by Reuters late last month that Iranian ​plots against U.S. personnel and American citizens had reached an advanced stage.&nbsp;Bessent has led the U.S. sanctions ⁠and economic pressure campaign against Iran, dubbed Operation Economic Outcast, since August to try to push Tehran to end attacks on shipping and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

November 11, 2026 - The Last Word

Every Wednesday Greg gets updated on the Stampede season from Stampede President Jim Olander.

Every Wednesday Greg gets updated on the Stampede season from Stampede President Jim Olander.

November 11, 2026 - Interview with Stampede President Jim Olander

In Belf's News Gallery, Greg Belfrage goes over the latest in trending news.

In Belf's News Gallery, Greg Belfrage goes over the latest in trending news.

November 11, 2026 - If Alito Retires Now Do You Trust Senate Republicans to Stay United Long Enough to Get a Solid Replacement Confirmed?

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