POLITICS

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

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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

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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

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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