Two controversial federal bench nominees out; Texan confirmed
(World News USA)

A judge recognized as Texas` first `Tweeter Laureate` has been confirmed to the federal bench. The U.S. Senate on Wednesday approved Republican Texas Supreme Court Justice Don Willett to the 5th Court of Appeals. The New Orleans court has been an influential stop for recent, high-profile Texas laws on abortion, voting rights and immigration crackdowns. An avid tweeter, Willett during the 2016 presidential campaign frequently criticized Donald Trump, who...