Overview

• President Trump pulled Ed Martin's nomination for U.S. Attorney for Washington, D.C., citing insufficient Senate support, particularly from GOP Senator Thom Tillis.
• Martin's interim appointment, marked by controversial actions including demotions of January 6 prosecutors, will expire on May 20 unless a replacement is confirmed or appointed by federal judges.
• Tillis publicly opposed Martin due to his support for January 6 defendants, effectively stalling the nomination with an 11–11 deadlock in the Senate Judiciary Committee.
• Trump expressed disappointment in Martin's confirmation failure but hinted at finding another role for him within the Justice Department.
• The White House plans to announce a new nominee for the pivotal D.C. U.S. Attorney position within the next two days.