Trump Ally Confirmed as Judge Amid Whistleblower Accusations
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Emil Bove, a former Justice Department official and Trump's defense attorney, was narrowly confirmed as a federal appellate judge despite controversy. Whistleblowers accused Bove of pressuring prosecutors to align with Trump's policies, including attempts to dismiss a case against New York Mayor Eric Adams. The Senate approved the nomination 50-49, largely along party lines, with some Republicans expressing concerns. Democrats criticized the rushed confirmation process and alleged Bove misled the Senate, but Republicans dismissed the allegations after their own investigation.
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