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
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
Clinton, 78, has a history of medical issues. WASHINGTON—Former President Bill Clinton was released from a Washington hospital on Dec. 24 after being treated for a fever, according to an aide. “President Clinton was discharged earlier today after being treated for the flu,” Clinton’s deputy chief of staff, Angel Ureña, wrote on X. “He and his
The president signed the 2025 National Defense Authorization Act despite objections over some provisions in the bill. President Joe Biden signed the 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) into law on Dec. 23, approving an $895 billion military spending authorization despite some pushback from fellow Democrats. “While I am pleased to support the critical objectives
President Joe Biden must now decide the fate of Nippon Steel of Japan’s purchase of U.S. Steel during his final days in office. Nippon Steel’s proposed $15 billion takeover of U.S. Steel has been referred to President Joe Biden for a final decision after a key decision-making body failed to reach a consensus. The president
After more than 200 hearings failed to enact any of the 415 proposed bills, it will be up to the next Congress to put words into action on critical minerals. The nation’s reliance on imported critical minerals and rare earth elements from China was discussed in 245 committee meetings and mentioned in 95 reports during
Ryan Routh previously requested delaying the trial until at least December of 2025. Florida Judge Aileen Cannon has delayed trial for Ryan Routh, the man suspected of attempting to assassinate President-elect Donald Trump, from February to September of 2025. In an order issued on Dec. 23, Cannon cited “substantial discovery” or the amount of evidence