Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito's decision not to retire could affect Republican future plans. New York Magazine notes this may haunt the party. SCOTUSblog is analyzing (prediction markets and future SCOTUS decisions. Ms. Magazine warns of a potential showdown with a lame-duck court. The Wall Street Journal reports Trump's midterm losses highlight his upcoming decisions. Chuck Schumer's strategy and John Thune's plans are detailed in Punchbowl News. MS NOW reports the Supreme Court's influence in Trump's California loss. iGaming Business covers mixed outcomes for gaming stakeholders post-midterms. Nacionale explains Democrats can block Trump's judicial and Cabinet appointments from January 3.