The Latest: McConnell looks to fall vote on high court pick

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on Justice Anthony Kennedy’s retirement (all times local): 2:50 p.m. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says his chamber will vote this fall on President Donald Trump’s nominee to replace Justice Anthony Kennedy, who announced his retirement Wednesday. Says the Kentucky Republican, "It’s imperative that the president’s nominee be considered fairly and not subjected to personal attacks." McConnell added that he looks forward to another "outstanding selection" from Trump. Kennedy has long been a key swing vote, so Trump’s selection could tilt the court in a more conservative direction for years to come. The Senate confirmed Trump’s first selection to the high court, Neil Gorsuch, in April 2017. —— 2:30 p.m. President Donald Trump says he met with Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy at the White House on Wednesday shortly before the announcement of the justice’s retirement. Trump says he discussed with Kennedy some potential replacements but declined to say which names were mentioned. The president says in the Oval Office that he will choose Kennedy’s successor from a list of 25 names that have been under consideration. The president says Kennedy was at the White House for about 30 minutes. —— 2:23 p.m. President Donald Trump says the search for a new Supreme Court justice will begin "immediately." Trump spoke Wednesday shortly after Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy announced his retirement. Trump called Kennedy a man "of tremendous vision" and said he hopes the next justice will be "just as outstanding." Kennedy’s retirement gives […]

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