Trump Vows to Expand Death Penalty After Biden Commutes 37 Federal Death Row Sentences

The Biden administration has prioritized a shift away from the death penalty in favor of life sentences without parole. President-elect Donald Trump said on Dec. 24 that he plans to direct the Department of Justice (DOJ) to pursue the death penalty against the worst violent offenders. His remarks came a day after outgoing President Joe

Biden Vetoes Bill Seeking to Create 66 New Judge Positions

The new positions would have addressed the ‘judicial backlog’ facing the nation, a lawmaker said. President Joe Biden vetoed a bill aiming to expand judgeship slots in the United States, questioning the “motivating force” behind the measure. On Dec. 12, the Republican-led House of Representatives voted 236–173 to approve the Judicial Understaffing Delays Getting Emergencies