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Biden Surpasses Trump in Federal Judge Appointments: 235 Confirmed

President Biden's administration confirmed 235 federal judges, surpassing President Trump's first-term total by one, highlighting the diversity of his appointees in professional background and demographics, but a shift is expected with the incoming Republican-controlled Senate.

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US House Passes Last-Minute Budget Bill, Averts Shutdown

A last-minute US House budget bill passed 366-34, averting a government shutdown, but omitting the debt ceiling; the bill now moves to the Senate, including \$110 billion in disaster relief and farm aid, after President-elect Trump's opposition to earlier versions.

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USA verhindern Regierungsabschaltung nach Budgetvereinbarung in letzter Minute

Ein Herunterfahren der US-Regierung wurde knapp verhindert, nachdem der Senat einen kurzfristigen Haushaltsplan verabschiedet hatte, nachdem der designierte Präsident Trump und sein Berater Elon Musk eine anfängliche parteiübergreifende Einigung abgelehnt hatten, die eine Forderung nach Aussetzung d...

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Senate Report Details Supreme Court Justices' Undisclosed Luxury Travel

A Senate investigation reveals that Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas accepted over \$4.75 million in undisclosed luxury travel and gifts from wealthy benefactors since 1991, prompting calls for an enforceable code of conduct but facing political hurdles.

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House Passes Bill Targeting DEI Initiatives in Federal Government

The House Oversight Committee passed the Dismantle DEI Act of 2024, aiming to eliminate DEI initiatives in federal agencies and restrict their use by federal contractors, prioritizing merit over identity in accreditations; the bill's passage is causing fear and uncertainty in the private sector.

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US Congress Passes Spending Bill After Trump, Musk Opposition

Following days of turmoil involving Donald Trump and Elon Musk, the US Congress passed a bill funding the federal government until mid-March, including over $100 billion in disaster aid; President Biden signed it into law, averting a shutdown.

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Biden Surpasses Trump in Federal Judge Appointments

President Biden appointed 235 federal judges, surpassing President Trump's first-term total, including the historic appointment of Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson; however, Trump appointed more Supreme Court justices and appeals court judges, and several judges have reversed planned retirements in ant...

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Senate Poised to Pass Social Security Fairness Act, Adding \$195 Billion to Deficit

The Senate is set to pass the Social Security Fairness Act, eliminating benefit reductions for almost 3 million public employees, adding \$195 billion to the federal deficit over 10 years and accelerating the program's insolvency by six months, according to the Congressional Budget Office.

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Congress Averts Shutdown with $110 Billion Relief Bill

President Biden signed a bill providing over $100 billion in disaster aid and $10 billion in farm assistance, averting a government shutdown after a chaotic week of negotiations and a Senate vote of 85-11.

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Congress Approves \$100 Billion for Disaster Relief

Congress approved over \$100 billion in emergency aid for disaster relief, addressing damage from hurricanes Helene and Milton and other events including the Hermit's Peak/Calf Canyon fire and the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore. The bill includes \$29 billion for FEMA, \$21 billion ...

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US Averts Government Shutdown in Last-Minute Deal

The US Congress passed a bill on December 21, 2024, averting a government shutdown just before Christmas, after days of turmoil involving Donald Trump and Elon Musk who initially opposed the bill. The bill funds the government until mid-March and includes over $100 billion in aid for disaster-strick...

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US Averts Government Shutdown in Last-Minute Spending Deal

The US narrowly avoided a government shutdown after a last-minute spending deal passed Congress, averting federal employee pay disruptions and service cuts ahead of the holidays; Elon Musk and President-elect Trump's opposition initially threatened the budget.

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