Rodney Scott, President Donald Trump’s pick to lead US Customs and Border Protection, moved closer to confirmation Tuesday, with a Senate panel voting to advance his nomination.
- Senate Finance Committee votes 14-13 on party lines to approve Scott’s nomination as CBP commissioner
- Scott will play a key role in Trump’s border enforcement agenda and tariffs enforcement if confirmed by the full Senate
- Democrats last month questioned Scott’s past actions as Border Patrol chief
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