Important point from BuzzFeed: Kavanaugh's confirmation opens up a new seat on the powerful federal appeals court in Washington that Trump will get to fill. Next month, the court will take up a challenge to Robert Mueller's authority.

Important point from BuzzFeed: Kavanaugh's confirmation opens up a new seat on the powerful federal appeals court in Washington that Trump will get to fill. Next month, the court will take up a challenge to Robert Mueller's authority. https://t.co/IyVoqIuSpa

— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) October 8, 2018