Democrats are bracing themselves ahead of President Trump's nomination of a new Supreme Court justice. Trump is expected to announce his SCOTUS nominee Monday evening.
In Connecticut, two senators told reporters Monday morning that the stakes have never been higher. Senator Richard Blumenthal accused Trump of imposing a litmus test on potential nominees on abortion. Senator Chris Murphy said women's reproductive healthcare rights are in jeopardy if the Senate confirms Trump's nominee.
Trump is expected to nominate a solid conservative during a primetime speech. Coverage starts live on WIOD before the nomination at 9PM.
Veteran Justice Anthony Kennedy is retiring at the end of the month.