Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer to retire, opening door for Biden nominee


Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer will retire at the end of the current court term. The 83-year-old is one of three sitting justices appointed by a Democratic president.

Since taking the White House and Senate, some Democrats have been calling for Breyer to step down while Democrats can confirm a new justice who can serve for decades.

Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg died in September 2020, allowing former President Donald Trump to nominate 49-year-old Amy Coney Barrett to replace her before Trump left office.

Biden has not named a possible replacement.

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