Senate panel approves Kim to lead DOJ environment office

The Senate Judiciary Committee May 13 approved the nomination of Todd Kim to lead the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) Environment & Natural Resources Division (ENRD) on a 15-7 vote, backing his appointment with some bipartisan support and sending his nomination to the Senate floor. The vote reflected support from four Republicans and all Democrats on the Judiciary Committee, with the committee’s leaders in the lead-up to the vote speaking favorably of Kim’s appointment. Kim had faced limited questions at his...