Washington (CNN) President Donald Trump's nominee for the Supreme Court, Judge Amy Coney Barrett, is meeting with Republican senators throughout Tuesday on Capitol Hill, as the party finalizes plans for a quick confirmation process ahead of the November presidential election. Barrett met with Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, and is scheduled to also talk to Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Lindsey Graham and a slate of GOP lawmakers on the panel, including Chuck Grassley of Iowa, Mike Crapo of Idaho, Cory Gardner of Colorado, Rick Scott of Florida, Ted Cruz of Texas, John Thune of South Dakota and Mike Lee of Utah. McConnell told reporters he's glad to have Trump's nominee at the Capitol and "to get the process started." "We're pleased today to welcome Judge Barrett to begin the process of advice and consent in the Senate," the Kentucky Republican said. White House chief of staff Mark Meadows, White House counsel Pat Cipollone and Vice President Mike Pence joined McConnell when he met with Barrett Tuesday morning.

Source: CNN September 29, 2020 09:08 UTC