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Trump Urges 'Nuclear Option' on Supreme Court Choice
Senate Republicans could change the rules on voting if Democrats try to block approval of Judge Gorsuch to fill the Supreme Court vacancy
Mr Trump told Senate Republicans to consider changing the rules on voting if Democrats tried to block approval of Judge Gorsuch to fill the Supreme Court vacancy. If confirmed by the Senate, Judge Gorsuch would restore the court's conservative 5-4 majority.
Also on the programme: Russia's top cyber-security experts charged with treason and a special report on the difficulties of living in Gaza.
(Photo: US President Donald Trump nominates Judge Neil Gorsuch to the Supreme Court during a ceremony at the White House. Credit: Getty Images)
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