Supreme Court could become more conservative on guns, abortion and other key issues
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As President Donald Trump seeks his third appointment to the high court, justices are readying to tackle big legal issues WASHINGTON (AP) — If Congress confirms President Donald Trump`s nominee to succeed Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the Supreme Court would become more conservative, and also perhaps more ready to tackle certain hot-button issues like abortion and guns. Chief Justice John Roberts would also likely become less able to steer the outcome in divisive cases. Ginsburg, who died Sept. 18 at 87, was the leader of the liberal wing of the court, which had been split 5-4 between conservatives and liberals. Roberts had, on occasion, sided with the liberals. But if Trump fills Ginsburg`s...