Trump's Supreme Court majority faces looming threat after Dem Senate takeover: 'Stuck'

What happened: Republicans lost the U.S. Senate in the midterm elections, with Democrats set to take control in January, narrowing the window to confirm Trump's judicial nominees and raising questions about the Supreme Court's 6-3 conservative majority. Key numbers: 28 federal judiciary vacancies as of Nov. Why it matters: Commentators cited by Fox News said Thomas and Alito may be "stuck" on the court for at least six more years, while Alito confirmed he has no plans to retire and is committed through at least the current term.

Republicans lost the U.S. Senate in the midterm elections, with Democrats set to take control in January, narrowing the window to confirm Trump's judicial nominees and raising questions about the Supreme Court's 6-3 conservative majority.

Commentators cited by Fox News said Thomas and Alito may be "stuck" on the court for at least six more years, while Alito confirmed he has no plans to retire and is committed through at least the current term.