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The Senate's tight timeline to confirm Trump's SCOTUS choice

President Trump has said he will announce his choice to replace Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg on the U.S. Supreme Court this Saturday. And although it appears the Republican-led Senate will have enough votes to move forward with confirmation hearings for the nominee, the timeline for them to approve the appointee before Election Day is tight. Lisa Desjardins joins Judy Woodruff to discuss.

The Senate's tight timeline to confirm Trump's SCOTUS choice

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