White House website praises lifetime Supreme Court appointments as Biden pushes term limits

President Biden's official White House website continues to praise the lifetime appointments of the Supreme Court, despite his recently announced intentions to alter the system.

In the About section of the website, an informational page about the Judiciary Branch praises the lifetime appointment system as a bulwark against "temporary passions of the public."

"Judges and Justices serve no fixed term — they serve until their death, retirement, or conviction by the Senate," the White House website states. "By design, this insulates them from the temporary passions of the public, and allows them to apply the law with only justice in mind, and not electoral or political concerns."

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A White House spokesperson told Fox News Digital that the website's text praising lifetime positions on the Supreme Court is an artifact carried over from former President Trump's administration and "outdated."

"That language is outdated and left over from the Trump Administration’s website. The point of view that presidents should be allowed to commit crimes without legal consequences, or that the Supreme Court can self-police conflicts of interest is outdated and hurting the American people and our Democracy," spokesman Andrew Bates told Fox News Digital.

He continued, "Instead, President Biden agrees with the wide range of Constitutional experts, many of whom are leading conservatives – including retired federal judges who were nominated by Republican presidents, Ronald Reagan’s solicitor general, and officers at the Federalist Society – who know that all of the goals mentioned on that page would be better met by 18-year term limits and a binding code of conduct for Supreme Court justices."

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Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris – who is now running at the top of the presidential ticket for Democrats in November – declared support for Supreme Court term limits, ethics rules and a constitutional amendment to limit presidential immunity on Monday.

Biden, in an op-ed published in the Washington Post, said he has "great respect for our institutions and separation of powers" but "what is happening now is not normal, and it undermines the public’s confidence in the court’s decisions, including those impacting personal freedoms. We now stand in a breach."

Biden and the Democratic Party have repeatedly accused the Supreme Court of having been corrupted by originalist and textualist jurists appointed under conservative presidents. These characterizations increased after Trump was given a rare opportunity to appoint three justices in one term – Neil Gorsuch, Brett Kavanaugh and Amy Coney Barrett. 

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The conservative bloc does not always vote together, but Democrats in Congress and in the White House have claimed that the Republican-appointed majority has compromised the integrity of the court.

The move marks a nearly 180-degree pivot for Biden, who had generally bucked plans even from within his own party to make such massive changes to the high court. 

Fox News Digital's Anders Hagstrom and Brianna Herlihy contributed to this report.

Florida woman has traveled to 55 countries, says cruise ship vacations are the way to go

Going on a cruise for your next vacation might be the way to go, according to a passionate traveler. 

Leslie Diaz is a 25-year-old from Miami, Florida, who's been going on cruise ships since she was just four years old. 

She told Fox News Digital that her parents immigrated to the United States from Cuba in 1995 and their preferred way of travel was to go on cruise trips.

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"They always dreamed of traveling the world when they were in Cuba, so cruising was an easy way to get to go to different places in a short amount of time," she said. 

Today, Diaz’s love of cruise ships has allowed her to become a full-time food and travel content creator. 

"Since I started my food and travel page five years ago, it's opened doors for me to cruise and travel even more and share with my audience my passion for cruising and why everyone should give it a shot at least once," she added. 

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Diaz said her favorite part of cruising is "how easy and relaxing it is," as she lives in a popular cruise port city. 

She said, "Most cruises depart from Miami, so for me, it's a quick drive to the port, a passport check-in while they take your luggage and that's it … I'm on vacation."

The world traveler has been to 55 countries in her 25 years of life and told Fox News Digital that cruising is the easiest and most convenient way to see many places in a short amount of time. 

"I also love traditional travel, [but] there's just a lot more logistics involved, and it can be a bit more stressful at times," she said. "There are more flights, car rides, train rides, hotel check-ins, luggage, etc."

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Although she loves cruise ships, she also noted that they can be a very subjective and personal choice for travelers. 

"Most people either love them or hate them [and] it really depends on what type of traveler you are," she said. 

Diaz said she'll often choose a cruise trip over a traditional travel trip because cruises can be "relaxing and low-key or very active and thrilling."

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She continued, "There are cruises that are very family-friendly, like Royal Caribbean, that have amenities for all ages, while there is an adult-only cruise line called Virgin Voyages — where adults can get away from the kids for a while. It offers a completely different experience."

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As for the financial difference between going on a cruise or taking part in traditional travel arrangements including lodging and other accommodations, Diaz said the price of cruising can be much more cost-effective. 

"The price of a cruise [depends] on many factors like the cruise line, cabin, season, itinerary, etc.," she said.

"It can be as low as $600 for a whole week or as high as $1,500."

She continued, "Therefore, I would say it's pretty acceptable for most people if you do your research on the best cruises suitable for your budget and make your booking at least several months in advance for a better deal."

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