On July 28, 2026, Donald Trump appointed Mary McElroy as a federal judge, while George W. Bush appointed John E. Jones to the federal bench.
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What happened
On July 28, 2026, Donald Trump appointed Mary McElroy as a federal judge, while George W. Bush appointed John E. Jones to the federal bench.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Bush appointed Elrod and Richman, while Reagan appointed Jones and Smith, amid legal detentions.1 source
Bush appointed a federal judge while the Trump administration implemented a travel ban.1 source
Two separate appointments made on the federal bench: Trump/McElroy and Bush/Jones.1 source
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The entities involved
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Donald Trump
American businessman and politician (born 1946), President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)
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George W. Bush
President of the United States from 2001 to 2009
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Mary McElroy
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Newest first; wire copies grouped- thedailybeast.com
- newsweek.com
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