Paul Manafort, the former chairman of the Trump campaign, has been sentenced to 7½ years in prison by Judge Amy Berman Jackson. This marks a significant downfall for Manafort, who was once a senior presidential adviser. On the same day, Judge Neomi Rao was confirmed to the Washington appellate court, a position previously held by Brett Kavanaugh before his ascension to the Supreme Court. Rao's confirmation is noted as particularly important as she is expected to serve on the appeals court for decades, potentially impacting future judicial decisions long after Manafort's sentence is served.