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

Bill Clinton Discharged from Hospital

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

Biden Signs $895 Billion Defense Authorization Bill Into Law

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