Biden Vetoes Bipartisan Bill to Create New Federal Judgeships

December 24, 2024—President Joe Biden has vetoed bipartisan legislation that would have created dozens of new federal judicial positions, citing unresolved questions about its provisions and timing. The decision, made in the final weeks of his presidency, has drawn sharp criticism from Republicans and heightened partisan tensions over judicial appointments.

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