Trump Nominates Former Personal Lawyer Emil Bove to 3rd Circuit, Sparking Criticism
“Mr. Bove's alleged misconduct not only speaks to his fitness as a lawyer, but his activities are part of a broader pattern by President Trump and his allies to undermine the traditional independence of the Justice Department and the rule of law," said U.S. Sen. Richard Durbin, D-Illinois. "The silver lining of today's news is that the [Senate Judiciary] Committee will now have the chance to question Mr. Bove, under oath, about his alleged professional misconduct and more.
Nuclear Regulator to Face White House Oversight Under New Trump Orders
The Trump administration lays the blame squarely on the Nuclear Regulatory Commission for slow growth in the nuclear sector and says complying with over-regulation makes nuclear power expensive and unappealing. But safety advocates argue the orders threaten the NRC's independence and role as a safety regulator.