Joe Biden believes the death penalty "must stop" at the federal level, except for those guilty of terrorism and mass murder motivated by hate, the White House said.

President-elect Trump promised to resume federal executions upon taking office for a second term after a moratorium on the practice.

The National Defense Authorization Act has a provision barring the military's insurance from covering gender-affirming care for service members' children.

The bald eagle is emblematic of America. It's on coins and bills, graces the Great Seal and inspired conservation efforts that brought the species back from the brink of extinction. Though it was first used as the national symbol more than 240 years ago,

The U.S. federal judiciary's leadership on Tuesday called President Joe Biden's decision to veto a bill that would have added 66 new judges to understaffed federal courts nationally "extremely disappointing" and urged lawmakers to again try to enact the "essential" legislation.

Sen. Chris Coons is expressing disappointment after President Biden vetoed a bill to establish more federal judgeships.

President Joe Biden vetoed legislation on Monday that would have added two seats to Colorado's federal trial court and a total of 66 federal judgeships nationwide.