Biden beats Trump’s record of judicial confirmations with 235th appointee

Democrats had put emphasis on federal courts following Trump's first term, when he filled three supreme court seats

Joe Biden secured the 235th judicial confirmation of his presidency Friday, an accomplishment that exceeds his predecessor's total by one after Democrats put extra emphasis on the federal courts following Donald Trump's far-reaching first term, when he filled three seats on the supreme court.

Chuck Schumer, the Senate majority leader, teed up votes on two California district judges, which were likely to be the last judicial confirmations this year before Congress adjourns and makes way for a new, Republican-led Senate.