Rodney Scott confirmed as head of CBP by US Senate despite ‘cover-up’ claim
by Chris Stein in Washington from US news | The Guardian on (#6Y2YT)
Senate backs Trump's nominee to lead Customs and Border Protection despite accusation by former official
The US Senate on Wednesday confirmed Rodney Scott as commissioner of Customs and Border Protection (CBP), despite a former top official accusing him of orchestrating a cover-up" over the death of a man detained while trying to enter the country from Mexico.
Scott was confirmed on a party-line vote, with 51 Republicans in favor and 46 Democrats opposed, along with three absences.
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