Trump's U.S. Attorney Picks and Legal Challenges Highlight DOJ's Partisan Shift
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President Trump has appointed acting U.S. attorneys in several states using the Vacancies Act, sidestepping Senate confirmation, leading to legal challenges and judicial resistance, with some appointees facing criticism for politicization and past remarks.
Topics:nation#interim-appointments#judicial-resistance#justice-department#politics#trump#us-attorneys
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