The Senate confirmed former Trump lawyer Emil Bove as a federal appeals court judge with a 50-49 vote, despite Democratic opposition to his role in the Justice Department and his handling of the January 6 attack cases. Bove’s nomination was controversial due to his actions against FBI officials and prosecutors. Senator Susan Collins opposed Bove’s nomination, citing similar concerns as Democrats, but Gagnon suggests her independent stance won’t threaten her re-election unless a notable challenger emerges. There are rumors of Janet Mills considering a Senate run, which could impact Collins’ position, but no official confirmation has been made.
Tropical Storms Karina and Lowell formed Thursday in the Pacific Ocean, both of which were expected to become hurricanes in the next few days, the National Hurricane Center said.
A new study suggests that El Ninos — the natural climatic chaos agent that pops up periodically and spikes global temperatures — are getting stronger because of human-caused climate change.
Two unvaccinated Pennsylvania residents have died after being infected with measles, the first U.S. deaths this year related to the contagious virus. State health officials announced the deaths Tuesday. They did not reveal any details about the people who died, other than that they lived in Lancaster County, west of Philadelphia.
