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Emil Bove, a top Department of Justice official who previously served as President Donald Trump‘s personal defense attorney, was confirmed on Tuesday to be a judge on the powerful 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.
Bove eked out a victory after a contentious confirmation process that included a number of whistleblower complaints related to his actions at the DOJ. He was ultimately confirmed by a vote of 50-49, with two Republican senators voting against him and one GOP senator not voting.
The Context
Bove’s elevation to the third circuit court of appeals—which hears cases from New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Delaware—came after he was accused by two whistleblowers of suggesting that the Trump administration may have to ignore judicial orders. Bove has vehemently denied the allegations against him.
What To Know
The two Republican senators who voted against confirming Bove were:
- Alaska Senator Lisa Murkowski
- Maine Senator Susan Collins
Senator Bill Hagerty of Tennessee did not vote.
This is a breaking news story. Updates to follow.
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