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White House Advances Lindsey Halligan’s Nomination for U.S. Attorney in Eastern Virginia

The Senate blue‑slip tradition is likely to stall the pick with Virginia’s Democrats declining to back the nominee.

Senate Confirms Trump’s First Second-Term Pick to Sixth Circuit