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Political Appointments Interim Appointments Eastern District of Virginia Political Appointees Leadership Changes Southern District of New York Political Influence Desiree Leigh Grace Lindsey Halligan Federal Prosecution

Appeals Court Questions Legality of Trump Administration’s Interim U.S. Attorney Appointments

The case could curb efforts to keep unconfirmed prosecutors in charge without Senate approval.

DOJ Leaders Denounce Virginia Judges Over Handling of Lindsey Halligan

Halligan Fires Two More Senior EDVA Prosecutors as Legitimacy Fights Intensify

Trump's Interim DC Attorney Faces Escalating Backlash Over Conduct and Remarks

Ed Martin Faces Growing Backlash Over Politicized Actions as U.S. Attorney Nominee