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The Federal Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a ruling that former President Trump's authority to unilaterally change America's tariff schedules is limited, marking a legal setback for his trade policy efforts.
President Biden has announced his intent to nominate one individual to a federal circuit court and two individuals to federal district courts, bringing the total number of announced federal judicial nominees to 191. The nominees are chosen for their qualifications, experience, and commitment to the rule of law. This announcement aligns with President Biden's promise to ensure diversity in the nation's courts, both in terms of personal and professional backgrounds.
The oldest sitting federal judge, 95-year-old Judge Pauline Newman, appointed by President Ronald Reagan in 1985 to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, is facing an investigation by colleagues into whether she is still capable of performing her job. The investigation was prompted by signs of cognitive and physical impairment, delayed filing opinions, and missed deadline filings. Newman is pushing back against the allegations, and allies of Newman are calling the court orders "tragic" and "ridiculous." It is highly unusual for a judge to face a complaint from a colleague on the bench, especially on an issue as delicate as his or her competence to serve.