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Senators question North Dakota judge pick Axt on experience, 2020 election, Jan. 6

States Newsroom · November 10, 2026

North Dakota’s top appeals attorney faced questions from U.S. senators Tuesday about his experience and views on the 2020 election in his confirmation hearing for a federal judgeship. State Solicitor General Phil Axt sat with three other nominees before the Senate Judiciary Committee. President Donald Trump announced…

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Senators question North Dakota judge pick Axt on experience, 2020 election, Jan. 6

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