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Biden takes heat for vetoing bill that would add new judgeships

Federal judiciary leadership and some lawmakers are criticizing President Biden for vetoing a bill that would’ve added 66 new federal judgeships amid growing caseloads. Biden on Monday made good ...

The Hill - 4d

Trump says DoJ will ‘vigorously’ pursue death penalty after Biden commutations

Trump can’t reverse commutations of 37 people but says US will be ‘Nation of Law and Order’ when he is inaugurated. Donald Trump has said he will direct the justice department to “vigorously” ...

The Guardian - 4d

Biden vetoes bill to add dozens of new federal judgeships

President Biden on Monday vetoed a bill that would have added 66 federal district judgeships through 2035, citing "hurried action" by the House as his reason. CBS News White House reporter Willie ...

CBS News - 4d

Review: In 'A Complete Unknown,' a cryptic Bob Dylan comes into view, gifted and callous

Led by Timothée Chalamet and a superb cast that includes Monica Barbaro and Elle Fanning, director James Mangold's film captures the cruel side of Bob Dylan.

Los Angeles Times - 5d

Q&A: Mina Kimes' 'Christmas gift' is talking NFL all day on Netflix — and hopefully no glitching

Mina Kimes will be a studio analyst for Netflix's two NFL games on Christmas Day. She's hopeful the streamer has fixed its technical glitches from the Mike Tyson-Jake Paul fight.

Los Angeles Times - 5d

Trump blasts Biden's federal death row commutations: 'Makes no sense'

Trump took aim Tuesday at Biden’s decision to commute the sentences of nearly all federal death row prisoners, adding to the backlash in an unprecedented move that has brought both criticism and ...

NBC News - 5d

Trump vows to direct DOJ to pursue death penalty in wake of Biden clemencies

President-elect Trump vowed Tuesday to direct his Department of Justice (DOJ) to pursue the death penalty in the wake of President Biden’s clemencies of nearly every federal death row inmate. “As ...

The Hill - 5d

Biden signs $895B Defense bill despite transgender care provision

President Biden on Monday evening signed the $895 billion Defense authorization bill, despite a provision included in the massive package that restricts transgender care. The National Defense ...

The Hill - 5d

The polite way to gift cash this holiday season, according to etiquette pros—you can even use Venmo

Giving and asking for cash for the holidays can feel gauche. But it's within the bounds of good manners when done correctly, etiquette pros say.

CNBC - 5d

Biden administration withdraws birth control rules

The Biden administration is withdrawing a set of proposed rules aimed at expanding access to contraception that would have made it more difficult for employer-sponsored health plans and insurers to ...

The Hill - 5d

Biden vetoes 66 new federal judgeships, blames "hurried action" by House

President Biden vetoed an effort to add 66 federal district judgeships, saying "hurried action" by the House left important questions unanswered.

CBS News - 5d

Morning Report — Trump seizes stage from Biden

IN TODAY'S ISSUE Trump seizes stage from Biden President-elect Trump’s inauguration isn’t for another four weeks, but he is already seizing the reins of power as President Biden keeps a low ...

The Hill - 5d

Trump already acting as he’s president as Biden takes lower-key approach

President-elect Trump is seizing the reins of power early and, according to lawmakers in both parties, already acting as president, while Joe Biden, in many ways, has kept a lower profile during ...

The Hill - 5d

Biden and Democrats seal judicial confirmation push to beat Trump’s tally

Wave of appointments attempts to balance rightward swing on the federal bench with a diverse range of candidates

Financial Times - 5d

David Squires on … ‘must-have’ Christmas gifts for football fans

From Tickle Me ElMou to Tiny Tears, our cartoonist has you covered if you need a last-minute football-related present. Buy this cartoon in our Print Shop David’s new book, Chaos in the Box: ...

The Guardian - 5d

Nippon's U.S. Steel Acquisition Plan Referred to Biden for Review

The Japanese company urged Biden to reflect on the steps it has taken to address national-security concerns.

The Wall Street Journal - 5d

Biden delivers on threat to veto bill to expand U.S. judiciary

The JUDGES Act would have increased the number of trial court judges in 25 federal district courts in 13 states in six waves every two years through 2035.

NBC News - 5d

Biden signs defense bill despite objections to ban on transgender health care for military children

Biden said his administration strongly opposes the provision because it targets a group based on gender identity and “interferes with parents’ roles to determine the best care for their children.” ...

NBC News - 5d

Nippon’s bid for US Steel in Biden’s hands after panel vetting deal deadlocked

President has already voiced opposition to Japanese company’s takeover plan

Financial Times - 5d

Biden commutes sentences of 37 death row inmates

With less than a month to go in his term, President Biden granted executive clemency to 37 of the country's 40 federal death row inmates. The move reduces their sentences to life without the ...

CBS News - 5d

Last-minute holiday gift ideas

The days are winding down for you to get those holiday gifts. Jordyn Holman, business reporter for The New York Times, joins CBS News with some options you have in these final few days.

CBS News - 5d

Biden administration withdraws student loan forgiveness plans. What borrowers should know

The Biden administration has withdrawn two major plans to deliver student loan forgiveness.

NBC News - 5d

Biden’s death row commutations draws chorus of mixed reactions

A chorus of supporters and critics have emerged following the commutation of nearly every federal death row inmate by President Biden, whose decision came at a time when he’s trying to frame a ...

The Hill - 5d

Congressional Black Caucus applauds Biden’s death row clemency

The Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) has applauded President Biden for commuting the federal death sentences of 37 inmates, even as some Democrats have condemned the president’s actions. The CBC ...

The Hill - 5d

Lamar’s 5 TDs, Kyle’s Career Season, NFL Christmas Gifts & Week 17 Predictions | McCoy & Van Noy

6x Pro Bowl DT Gerald McCoy and 2x Super Bowl champion Kyle Van Noy recap the Ravens’ dominant Week 15 win over the Steelers, featuring Lamar Jackson’s 5-TD game and Kyle’s milestone 10.5-sack ...

Yahoo Sports - 5d

Live Updates: Ethics Committee releases Gaetz report; Biden commutes death row prisoners

President Biden spurred criticism and praise on Monday with his decision to commute all but three prisoners currently on federal death row. Sen. Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) called the move "politically ...

The Hill - 5d

Trump team slams ‘abhorrent’ Biden death row commutations

President-elect Trump’s team slammed President Biden’s decision Monday to commute the sentences of 37 federal death row inmates, calling the move “abhorrent” and a “slap in the face.” “These are ...

The Hill - 5d

Biden administration withdraws student loan forgiveness plans. What borrowers should know

The Biden administration has withdrawn its two major plans to deliver student loan forgiveness to millions of Americans. Here's what borrowers should know.

CNBC - 5d

9 Last-Minute Deals on WIRED-Approved Gifts That Will Arrive In Time

These discounted tablets, headphones, and kitchen goods can still make it under the tree—if you hurry.

Wired - 5d

Why Biden didn't commute 3 federal death row sentences

President Biden commuted the sentences for 37 of the 40 federal inmates on death row. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe breaks down why the president opted not to ...

CBS News - 5d

The Three Death Row Prisoners Biden Chose Not to Spare

President Biden commuted the sentences of 37 men on federal death row but declined to save the lives of three men convicted of “hate-motivated mass murder” or “terrorism.”

The New York Times - 5d

Biden did the right thing granting clemency to 37 federal death row inmates

President Biden is urged to commute all federal death sentences to life in prison in order to keep his promise as the first president to oppose capital punishment and secure his legacy as a ...

The Hill - 5d

2024 NFL Christmas wish list: Here's the perfect gift for all 32 teams this holiday season

What does your favorite franchise need most for the holidays? Here's an idea

CBS Sports - 6d

House Democrat criticizes Biden's death row commutations

Rep. Mike Quigley (D-Ill.) criticized President Biden’s decision on Monday to commute the sentences of 37 people on federal death row, saying courts must have “autonomy.” “I have real concerns ...

The Hill - 6d

Who are the 3 federal death row inmates whose sentences Biden didn't commute?

President Biden left in place the capital punishment sentences of just three federal inmates: Robert Bowers, Dzhokar Tsarnaev and Dylann Roof.

CBS News - 6d

Biden has appointed more Black federal judges than any other president

As Biden confirms his final judicial nominees before his single term in office ends, he is on track to have appointed the most federal judges of color of any president.

NBC News - 6d

These 3 federal death row inmates were not on Biden's commutation list

President Biden gave commutations of sentences to 37 people on federal death row Monday. Those who received the Monday commutations of their sentences saw them go from execution to life with no ...

The Hill - 6d