Fox News Politics Newsletter: Biden Vetoes Bill to Beef Up the Bench

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– Biden signs defense bill despite ban on transgender treatment

– Trump plans to rename Denali ruffles feathers

– Former President Clinton discharged from hospital after being treated for flu

Biden Veto Kills Bill to Increase Number of Federal Trial Court Judges

President Biden on Monday vetoed a bill that would have added 66 federal district judgeships over a span of more than a decade, a once-bipartisan effort designed so that neither political party would have an advantage in molding the federal judiciary. 

Three presidential administrations, beginning with the incoming Trump administration, and six Congresses would have had the opportunity to appoint the new trial court judgeships, according to the legislation, which had support from organizations representing judges and attorneys.

Despite arguments from the organizations that additional judgeships would help with cases that have seen serious delays in resolution and ease concerns over access to justice, the White House said that Biden would veto the bill.

In a statement, Biden said he made his decision because the “hurried action” by the House of Representatives left open questions about “life-tenured” positions ...Read More

President Joe Biden signed the defense bill into law despite objections to the legislation. (AP Photo/Rod Lamkey, Jr.)

White House

LAST MINUTE Biden signs defense bill despite ban on transgender treatment for military kids …Read more

Trump Transition

PEAK TENSION Trump plan to undo Obama’s ‘Denali’ rename ruffles feathers …Read more

Clouds partially obscure Denali, the highest mountain peak in North America, as seen from inside Denali National Park, Alaska, on September 22, 2022. (PATRICK T. FALLON/AFP via Getty Images)

Capitol Hill

‘WAR’ POSTURE NY Republican compares sanctuary states to the Confederacy …Read more

‘IMMINENT THREATS’ House lawmakers rally around funding Afghan visa program as Trump vows major spending cuts …Read more

HOLDING THEM ACCOUNTABLE Top Dem committee chair reveals how party aims to win back majority during midterms …Read more

Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee chair Rep. Suzan DelBene of Washington State is interviewed by Fox News Digital, on Dec. 12, 2024 in Washington D.C.  (Fox News – Paul Steinhauser)

Trail Dust

TRUMP ON TRAIL Trump will be ‘very active on the campaign trail’ in 2026 midterms, Republican Party chair predicts …Read more

President-elect Trump at AmericaFest in Arizona.  (Rick Scuteri)

Across America

BACK ON THE HORSE Governor Jim Pillen recovering from multiple injuries after being bucked from horse …Read more

BOARDING CALL CA Dems urge feds to fund high-speed rail before DOGE …Read more

HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS Bill Clinton discharged from hospital after being treated for flu …Read more

BRING HIM HOME Rescue mission operator believes Marine veteran Austin Tice is alive, will be found soon …Read more

‘WARM HOSPITALITY’ University president has repeatedly cozied up to top CCP officials …Read more

VOTER FRAUD ARREST PA woman allegedly registered dead father, others …Read more

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