Biden Vows to Veto Bill Allowing Trump More Judge Appointments
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Senate Democrats are close to matching Trump's first-term judicial confirmations, with Biden's 233rd confirmation achieved. The House is set to vote on the JUDGES Act to expand federal judiciary positions, but the Biden administration plans to veto it. Meanwhile, Congress is negotiating a government funding deal to avoid a shutdown, and Rep. French Hill is likely to chair the House Financial Services Committee. Additionally, Trump is considering vaccine policy changes with Robert F. Kennedy Jr., and tech companies are vying for influence in the new administration.
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