The announced retirement of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy, long known as “the swing vote” on the high court, was the highlight of the news week. Immediately, speculation began as to who President Donald Trump would nominate for the vacancy and a list of conservative short-listers emerged. Take a look at who’s in contention and other Kennedy news from the NLJ.

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