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flag Trump urges end to blue slip tradition, but no changes expected.

flag President Donald Trump has urged Senate Majority Leader John Thune to end the "blue slip" tradition, an informal practice allowing home-state senators to block federal judicial nominees, calling it a "scam" that delays Republican appointments. flag He argued the custom, which lacks legal force, enables Democratic senators to obstruct qualified nominees even in states with Republican leadership, citing stalled confirmations like Alina Habba’s for New Jersey U.S. Attorney. flag Despite Trump’s push and threats of legal action, Thune stated no changes are expected, noting the tradition remains a bipartisan tool for home-state input on district court and U.S. attorney roles.

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