Amy Klobuchar confirmed on social platform X. The bald eagle, which has been a symbol of the United States since it appeared on the great seal in 1782, has never been designated into law as the official national bird.

The bald eagle has appeared on the Great Seal of the U.S. since 1782 but had never been officially designated to be the national bird.

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

Biden claimed the bill was “too hurried” in garnering bipartisan congressional approval — but some observers said he was likely predominantly concerned about the appointments