Nomination

Trump Secures $91.6 Million Bond in Defamation Lawsuit Appeal, Buoyed by Likely 2024 Nomination

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New York City, USA – Former President Donald Trump has obtained a $91.6 million bond to cover the amount he owes in a defamation lawsuit filed by writer E. Jean Carroll, according to his lawyer. Attorney Alina Habba filed the necessary papers to demonstrate that the bond was secured from the Federal Insurance Co., a division of the insurance giant Chubb. This bond would address the $83.3 million judgment in the lawsuit, including interest. In addition, Habba filed a notice indicating that Trump, the likely 2024 Republican presidential nominee, is appealing the jury’s verdict. The … Read more

San Diego Superior Court Judge Withdraws Nomination for Federal Judgeship

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SAN DIEGO, California – San Diego Superior Court Judge Marian Gaston has withdrawn her nomination for a federal judgeship, just as she was nearing confirmation. The news comes after she had been nominated by President Joe Biden in December 2022 for the position. Gaston’s decision was communicated to California Sen. Alex Padilla’s office, which revealed that she requested the administration not to resubmit her nomination. Gaston had been slated to fill the vacancy of U.S. District Judge William Hayes, who had assumed senior status in 2021. The White House, however, announced the nomination of another … Read more

California Judge Nominated for Federal Bench by Biden Withdraws Nomination, Raising Questions About Selection Process

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SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A California judge who was selected by President Joe Biden for the federal bench has withdrawn her nomination amid bipartisan opposition. The withdrawal comes as an unexpected setback for the Biden administration’s efforts to fill vacancies in the judicial system. Judge Jennifer Parker, who currently sits on the California Court of Appeal, was nominated by Biden in January for a seat on the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. However, her nomination faced criticism from both Democrats and Republicans, leading to mounting pressure for her to withdraw. The opposition to Parker’s … Read more