The indictment, by the second grand jury to review the case this year, came on the final day of its term.
On Monday, the first day of its new term, the court rejected that appeal without comment.
As one senior official told a news briefing, "This President is going to serve until the last day of his term."
He was so busy in his entire administration, until the last day of his term on October l5, 1934.
The decision, one of four today that totaled 391 pages, came on the final day of the court's term.
Which constitutional amendment designated January 20 as the first day of a president's term?
Mr. Bush held the news conference on the 99th day of his second term.
Nor have any plans been announced for an inaugural event on Jan. 11, the first day of the next governor's term.
The decision came on the final day of the Supreme Court's term.