Emil Bove judge confirmation moves step closer despite Democratic walkout

Republicans refuse to call whistleblower who says Bove advocated ignoring court orders to Senate judiciary panelRepublican senators on Thursday advanced through the judiciary committee Emil Bove’s nomination to serve as a judge on a federal appeals court, after Democrats walked out of the session in protest of the GOP’s refusal to call a whistleblower who alleged the nominee advocated for ignoring court orders.Donald Trump nominated Bove, his defense attorney who he appointed as a top justice department official in the early weeks of his new administration, for a seat on the third circuit court of appeals overseeing New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware and the US Virgin Islands. Bove’s advancement through the judiciary committee clears the way for his confirmation to be voted on by the full Senate. Continue reading...

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