WALKER WILDMON: A Vacancy That Could Redefine The Supreme Court

1 sourceUpdated Jul 1, 2026

President Donald Trump’s recent mention of Republican Texas Sen. Ted Cruz as a potential Supreme Court nominee as well as current speculation that Justice Samuel Alito may retire this year has renewed focus on when the…

In this story:Donald John TrumpDonald WildmonSamuel AlitoTed CruzRepublican-controlledLone Star StateSupreme Court of the United States

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