Schumer justified abandoning four circuit nominees by claiming they "lacked the votes." Which two Democrats broke ranks to oppose nominee Adeel Mangi?
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Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV) became the first Democrat to oppose Mangi, citing his affiliation with a group that advocated for the release of people convicted of killing police officers. Sena...
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