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Originally Published 1 year ago — by The New York Times
President Biden is considering legislative proposals to impose term limits and an enforceable code of ethics on Supreme Court justices, as well as a constitutional amendment to limit presidential immunity. These changes would require congressional approval, which is unlikely given the current political landscape.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The New York Times
President Biden has announced the creation of a new White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention, led by Vice President Kamala Harris. The office's primary responsibilities include expediting the implementation of gun safety measures, coordinating support for survivors and affected communities, identifying new executive actions to reduce gun violence, and expanding partnerships with states and cities. This move comes as Biden aims to address the growing crisis of gun violence through executive action, given the deadlock in Congress on major changes to gun laws.