Alito & Thomas Staying Put, Trump's Court Dreams Uncertain

0:00It's April 18th. You're listening to Entertainment and celebrity news today, AI-powered pop culture updates. I'm Corey with The Story. Sources close to Supreme Court Justices Samuel Alito, who's 76, and Clarence Thomas, 77, say neither plans to retire this year. That news shuts down any shot for President Trump to name a fourth justice before the November midterms. Trump had speculated it could be one, two, or even three openings based on what he's heard. Remember, he already filled three seats in his first term with Neil Gorsuch, Brett Kavanaugh, and Amy Coney Barrett. Rumors kicked off earlier this month after reports that Alito got hospitalized in March following a dinner in Philadelphia. Turns out it was just dehydration. He got fluids, went home that night, and was back arguing cases by Monday. These two have been rock solid conservatives, especially backing Trump in big rulings. Just lately, they descended alone against the court's decision, striking down his tariffs as overreach, while even some of his own picks sided with the Liberals.

1:04If Republicans hold a Senate, Trump keeps that influence, lose it, and his court dreams fade fast. Stay tuned as the midterms heat up. This could shift the bench for years.