By KEVIN FREKING WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate won’t hold votes on four of President Joe Biden’s appellate court nominees as part of a deal with Republicans to allow for speedier consideration of other judicial nominations and bring Biden within striking distance of the 234 total judicial confirmations that occurred during President-elect Donald Trump’s first term. Currently, the number of judges confirmed under Biden totals 221. Republicans forced numerous procedural votes this week and late-night sessions as Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., attempted to move ahead in getting more of Biden’s nominees confirmed before Congress adjourns and Republicans take control of the chamber in January. A Senate Democratic leadership aide said Thursday a time agreement had been reached to allow for consideration of seven district court judges the week following Thanksgiving. Plus, another six district judges would be placed on the Senate executive calendar, making it possible for them to be considered on the Senate floor in December. Excluded from that list were four circuit judge nominations awaiting a floor vote: Adeel Abdullah Mangi of New Jersey, nominated for the Third Circuit Court of Appeals; Karla M. Campbell of Tennessee, nominated for the Sixth Circuit; Julia M. Lipez of Maine, First Circuit; and Ryan Young Park of North Carolina, Fourth Circuit. Mangi would have been the first Muslim American to serve as a federal appellate court judge if he had been confirmed. Mangi received law degrees from Oxford and Harvard. He works in a prestigious law firm and has secured significant legal victories. But his limited volunteer work with two outside groups has imperiled his nomination. He faced opposition from some Democrats as well. The confirmation battles over circuit court judges are generally much harder fights given their role in hearing appeals from district courts and often having the last word on legal matters. Schumer’s office said the four circuit nominees lacked the support to be confirmed, and that they received more than triple the amount of other judges moving forward as part of the agreement. Related Articles National Politics | Democrat Bob Casey concedes to Republican David McCormick in Pennsylvania Senate contest National Politics | Republicans rally around Hegseth, Trump’s Pentagon pick, as Gaetz withdraws for attorney general National Politics | Several of Trump’s Cabinet picks — and Trump himself — have been accused of sexual misconduct National Politics | New study shows voting for Native Americans is harder than ever National Politics | Was it all a joke? How stand-up comedy helped reelect Trump Liberal groups in recent weeks have been pressuring Senate Democrats to do what it takes to get all of Biden’s judicial nominees confirmed before Trump takes office again. And some expressed disappointment with the deal. “Reports that there is a deal that would leave behind critical circuit court nominees are unacceptable. All of these nominees must be confirmed expeditiously before the end of the 118th Congress,” said Lena Zwarensteyn, an advisor at The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights. “When senators return from the holiday break, Leader Schumer and senators must do whatever it takes — for as long as it takes — to confirm every single pending judicial nominee, including all circuit court nominees, to provide an important guardrail for our democracy. No matter what, this must get done,” Zwarensteyn said. Schumer has dedicated much of the Senate schedule to getting Biden’s judicial nominees confirmed. He called it a basic responsibility of the Senate. “We’ll take that responsibility very seriously between now and the end of the year,” Schumer said on the Senate floor.Why Google's Chrome monopoly won't crack anytime soon
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Trump chooses Pam Bondi for attorney general pick after Gaetz withdrawsAfter a 24-6 loss to the Detroit Lions in Week 12, the Indianapolis Colts (5-7) slid from the first team out of the AFC Playoff Picture to the ninth-place team of 16. While Indianapolis still has the best odds to the make the playoffs of all the teams on the outside looking in, its chances at a playoff berth have decreased. With Week 13 arriving, here's a look at the AFC playoff picture and where the Colts stand: AFC playoff picture AFC Playoffs 1. Kansas City Chiefs (10-1) 2. Buffalo Bills (9-2) 3. Pittsburgh Steelers (8-3) 4. Houston Texans (7-5) 5. Baltimore Ravens (8-4 6. Los Angeles Chargers (7-4) 7. Denver Broncos (7-5) In the Hunt 8. Miami Dolphins (4-6) 9. Indianapolis Colts (5-6) 10. Cincinnati Bengals (4-7) The Miami Dolphins (5-6) share the same amount of wins as the Colts do, but their one less loss puts them one spot ahead of Indianapolis as the first team out of the seven-team playoff. The Denver Broncos (7-5) remain as the final team in the playoffs if the season ended today, as they defeated the Las Vegas Raiders 29-19 last weekend. As was made clear in last week's check-in , the Colts and Broncos' Week 15 collision will be a must-win contest for Indianapolis if a playoff appearance is the organization's goal. The Colts face the New England Patriots (3-9) this Sunday before a bye in Week 14, while the Broncos square off against the Cleveland Browns (3-8) Monday ahead of their shared bye week with Indianapolis. According to BetMGM, t he Colts and Broncos are each favored in their Week 13 contests, whereas the Dolphins are underdogs for their Thanksgiving battle against the Green Bay Packers (8-3). In week 14, Miami faces its AFC East division rival New York Jets (3-8) for the first time this season. If Indianapolis beats New England and Denver loses to Cleveland, just one game will separate the two ahead of a Week 15 clash in Colorado. In the final three contests of the season, the Colts play three teams with a combined seven wins while the Broncos square off against three organizations with 21 wins between them this season. Miami's bye has already come and gone, meaning the Fins have six straight games to close out the season. After facing Green Bay in Week 13, the Dolphins face the AFC South leading Houston Texans (7-5), the San Fransisco 49ers (5-6), the Browns and the Jets twice. Indianapolis does have the easiest remaining schedule of the three teams on the AFC Playoff picture's bubble, but with just a 21% chance to make the field, the Colts essentially need to win out if they want a chance at their first playoff berth since 2020 . MORE NFL: NFL Picks, predictions for Colts vs. PatriotsLeo Alfred Auger, 89, a longtime resident of Keene, passed away on Dec. 3, 2024, at the Alpine Healthcare Center in Keene. He was born in Troy on Jan. 24, 1935, the son of Arthur J. and Rosealba (Harness) Auger. He grew up in Troy and attended Troy schools, graduating in 1954 from Troy High School. Leo served honorably as a corporal in the U.S. Marine Corps. Following his military duties, he returned home and was employed as a supervisor at the MPB Corporation for more than 40 years. He was a member of the Parish of the Holy Spirit and attended St. Bernard Church in Keene. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus Council No. 819 of St. Bernard Church. Leo loved traveling, going to many islands with his wife, children and friends. Bermuda was their favorite and they visited there many times. Right after retirement, Leo and Jean drove cross-country, stopping to see many attractions coast to coast. For many years, the couple wintered in Florida. Their first home was in Zephyrhills, and later in Lakeland. They loved visits from family and friends and were blessed by many friendships they made with people from all over the country. Summer vacations were enjoyed by all. These vacations included going to the beaches of New Hampshire and Maine, renting a cottage, taking the children to theme parks and hiking in the White Mountains. They would go to their son’s campsite to relax, taking boat rides, having cookouts and partying. Leo loved being outside during the summer working in the vegetable garden, doing yard work or relaxing by the pool. Above all, he loved being with his family. Football season was a special time of year when their three sons would come over, sometimes bringing friends, to watch the games. They never missed a Patriots game! Leo is survived by his wife of 69 years, Jean S. (Zinn) Auger, of Keene; three sons: Keith Auger and his wife, Diane Richards; Mark Auger and his life partner, Beth Hull; and Glenn Auger and his wife, Dee, all of Keene; four grandchildren: Jennifer Mackay and her husband, Nate; Stephanie Auger; Brooke Place and her husband, Brandon; and Tia Auger and her partner, Anthony Oatley; two great-grandchildren, Addison Mackay and Gavin Mackay; a daughter-in-law, Brigitte Auger; and several nieces, nephews and extended family members. A brother, Louis Auger, and sisters, Gloria Auger, Rita Auger and Aline Braley, predeceased him. A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024, at 11 a.m. in St. Bernard Church, 185 Main St., Keene. Burial in St. Joseph Cemetery will be held in the spring. There are no public calling hours. For those who wish, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Mr. Auger’s memory to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis TN 38105; or to the Dartmouth Cancer Center at Kingsbury Pavilion, 580 Court St., Keene NH 03431. The Foley Funeral Home of Keene is entrusted with Mr. Auger’s care. To offer online condolences to the family or to share special memories, please visit www.foleyfuneralhome.com .
