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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.

White House Freezes Trump Judicial Pick as Grand Jury Probes DeSantis-Linked Charity

Trump Renews Attack on Senate ‘Blue Slip’ as Grassley Stands Firm