Republicans reward Emil Bove for Trump loyalty with lifetime judgeship

Confirmation fits pattern as Republicans line up behind faithful Trump footsoldier with minimal questioning

When more than 80 judges signed a letter opposing Emil Bove's judicial nomination, they implored the US Senate to do its job in interrogating and investigating a host of serious claims that undermine the independence and credibility of his potential judgeship.

Now, Bove is among them - a member of the judiciary.