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Day: July 29, 2025
Top justice department official confirmed 50-49 despite claims that he advocated for ignoring court’s orders
The Senate on Tuesday confirmed Emil Bove, a top justice department official and former defense attorney for Donald Trump, to a lifetime seat on a federal appeals court, despite claims by whistleblowers that he advocated for ignoring court orders.
The vote broke nearly along party lines, with 50 Republican senators voting for his confirmation to a seat on the third circuit court of appeals overseeing New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware and the US Virgin Islands.
Tsunami warnings have been issued for parts of Russia and Japan after a massive 8.7 magnitude earthquake struck Wednesday off Russia’s remote and sparsely populated far eastern coast. Follow for live updates.
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Emil Bove, President Trump’s former defense lawyer, eked out a victory and was confirmed 50-49 to be an appeals court judge.
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