The battle for the U.S. Supreme Court begins.

The recent midterm elections have shifted the balance of power in the U.S. Senate, potentially allowing Democrats to influence future Supreme Court appointments. Currently, the Supreme Court has a conservative majority, with six of the nine justices appointed by Republican presidents. If any justices retire or pass away, Democrats could replace them, impacting the court's ideological stance. However, conservative justices Samuel Alito and Clarence Thomas, both advanced in age, show no intention of retiring soon. Their decisions could significantly affect the court's future, reminiscent of Ruth Bader Ginsburg's situation before her death in 2020, which allowed Trump to solidify a conservative majority.