Mitch McConnell says he'll fast-track a Trump Supreme Court nominee

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After news of the passing of legendary Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg on Friday, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) wasted no time making it clear where he stood on the timeline to confirm a successor. "President Trump's nominee will receive a vote on the floor of the United States Senate," he said in a statement.

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Bryan Maygers was a deputy editor for TheWeek.com.