Delaware Sen. Chris Coons talks with Supreme Court nominee Barrett ahead of hearings

A lot has changed for U.S. Senator Chris Coons in recent months. He's now the state's senior senator and his party is in the minority, facing challenging political landscape.

Legal experts predict President-elect Donald Trump will move quickly next year to cement and extend his legacy in appointing federal judges.

News of the second flag brought renewed calls for Alito to step aside from the Trump-related cases.