Biden

Biden Poised to Surpass Trump’s Judicial Appointments, Yet Lags in Transformative Impact on Key Courts

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WASHINGTON — As President Joe Biden’s term progresses, his administration’s impact on the U.S. judiciary becomes increasingly significant, likely surpassing his predecessor Donald Trump in the number of judicial appointments. While Biden may well set records for district court appointments, he faces challenges altering the ideological balance of the federal appellate courts to the extent achieved by Trump. Trump’s tenure was marked by a strategic overhaul of the federal judiciary, notably the appellate courts, shifting their ideological balance rightward significantly. This transformation involved flipping three key circuits and reshaping the most influential appellate benches in … Read more

Biden Administration Defends Federal Gun Regulation, Seeks Dismissal of Florida Legal Challenge

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WASHINGTON — The Biden administration has requested a federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit from Florida that seeks to challenge a recent federal regulation on firearms. This legal pushback aims to uphold stricter control measures on “ghost guns,” which are firearms assembled from kits and lack serial numbers, making them difficult to trace. The lawsuit filed by Florida opposes new rules implemented by the Biden administration that require these gun kits to include serial numbers and mandate that buyers undergo background checks. Florida claims these rules infringe on the rights of its citizens under the … Read more

Doug Emhoff Springs into Action, Championing Vice President Harris’ Presidential Bid After Biden Exits Race

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WASHINGTON — As Vice President Kamala Harris suddenly finds herself a primary candidate in the presidential race, her husband, Douglas Emhoff, adapts to an increasingly public role. Unexpectedly pushed into the political limelight when President Joe Biden announced he would not seek re-election, Harris’ campaign has swiftly risen to prominence, with Emhoff by her side, navigating the new terrain. Closer to home and under far less political circumstances, Emhoff experienced a moment of disconnect when he first learned of Biden’s decision. After a morning SoulCycle class, without his cellphone, he missed the initial buzz of … Read more

Election Law Experts Dismiss Legal Concerns Over Harris Replacing Biden, Democratic Party Promises Transparent Nominee Selection

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — GOP House Speaker Michael Johnson recently suggested that Vice President Kamala Harris replacing President Joe Biden as the Democratic presidential candidate could lead to legal complications. This assertion has been contested by experts versed in election law. Johnson’s comments surfaced shortly before a significant announcement from Biden on Sunday, withdrawing from the forthcoming election race. Legal specialists clarified that any legal issues would only arise if Biden was already formally declared the Democratic nominee, a status that is confirmed at the Democratic National Convention. This key political event is scheduled to occur … Read more