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
Former President Bill Clinton hospitalized Former President Bill Clinton hospitalized with a fever 00:35 Former President Bill Clinton was discharged from the hospital Tuesday, after he was admitted with a fever Monday afternoon, a spokesman said. “President Clinton was discharged earlier today after being treated for the flu. He and his family are deeply grateful
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
U.S. Space Force celebrates five years As U.S. Space Force celebrates five years, experts warn of potential space conflicts 06:33 President Biden on Monday signed into law a defense bill that authorizes significant pay raises for junior enlisted service members, aims to counter China’s growing power and boosts overall military spending to $895 billion despite
Washington — President Biden on Monday vetoed a once-bipartisan effort to add 66 federal district judgeships, saying “hurried action” by the House left important questions unanswered about the life-tenured positions. The legislation would have spread the establishment of the new trial court judgeships over more than a decade to give three presidential administrations and six