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Lame-duck Biden threatens to veto bipartisan plan that would allow Trump to appoint more federal judges

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President Biden will veto a bipartisan measure that would have filled more federal judgeships across the country, White House officials said Tuesday, raising questions about the true "motivating force" behind the bill as President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office.

The article from MSN discusses President Joe Biden's threat to veto a bipartisan plan that would allow former President Donald Trump to appoint more federal judges. This legislative proposal, which has garnered support from both Democrats and Republicans, aims to expedite the judicial nomination process during the "lame duck" session of Congress. Critics argue that this move would enable Trump to place more conservative judges on the bench, potentially influencing the judiciary for decades. Biden's opposition stems from concerns over the long-term impact on judicial balance and the integrity of the appointment process, especially given the timing close to the end of a presidential term. The veto threat underscores the ongoing political battle over the judiciary's composition and its implications for future legal and political landscapes.

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