Brian C. Buescher, Trump judicial nominee, confirmed by Senate after Knights of Columbus grilling

The Senate confirmed Brian C. Buescher to a federal judgeship in Nebraska, over the objection of Democrats who'd peppered him with questions about his membership in the Catholic fraternal group Knights of Columbus.

Mr. Buescher was confirmed on a 51-40 vote.

During his confirmation hearing last year Sen. Mazie Hirono, ...