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Wyoming US attorney nominee faces backlash over experience and LGBTQ+ record
politics22 days ago

Wyoming US attorney nominee faces backlash over experience and LGBTQ+ record

Trump-nominated Darin Smith, a former Wyoming state senator with no federal or criminal litigation experience, is awaiting Senate confirmation to become Wyoming’s US attorney and has drawn Democratic criticism as unqualified and potentially discriminatory; he has served as interim US attorney since his initial nomination, has faced questions about his January 6 Capitol presence (he says he was on the grounds but did not enter), and his confirmation is being weighed amid partisan dynamics.

legal-issues1 month ago

Judge questions legality of Bondi's three-person control of NJ U.S. Attorney's Office

A federal judge in Newark spent three hours evaluating whether Attorney General Pam Bondi's three-person leadership of the New Jersey U.S. Attorney's Office—established after Alina Habba stepped down—meets constitutional and Senate-confirmation norms. The judge pressed whether this unprecedented “triumvirate” can wield office powers indefinitely, with potential implications for federal vacancies and the DOJ; a ruling is expected by February.

Federal Judge Finds Trump-Appointed U.S. Attorney in Los Angeles Illegally Serving
law4 months ago

Federal Judge Finds Trump-Appointed U.S. Attorney in Los Angeles Illegally Serving

A federal judge in California ruled that the acting U.S. attorney for the Central District of California has been unlawfully serving due to lack of Senate confirmation, but the cases he prosecuted remain valid. The ruling highlights ongoing legal disputes over appointments of acting U.S. attorneys during the Trump administration, with similar cases in Nevada, New Jersey, and Virginia.

GOP Senators Oppose Trump Nominee Over Racist and Nazi-Related Texts
politics4 months ago

GOP Senators Oppose Trump Nominee Over Racist and Nazi-Related Texts

President Trump's nominee for the Office of Special Counsel, Paul Ingrassia, faces potential rejection by the Senate after reports of offensive texts, including references to a 'Nazi streak' and racist language, have emerged. Several Republican senators have expressed opposition, and Ingrassia's past comments and associations have raised concerns about his suitability for the role, threatening his confirmation process.

Senate Moves Forward with Trump’s Fed Nominee Stephen Miran
politics5 months ago

Senate Moves Forward with Trump’s Fed Nominee Stephen Miran

Stephen Miran, a top economic adviser to President Trump, has advanced in the Senate confirmation process to join the Federal Reserve, despite concerns about his ongoing ties to the White House and potential impacts on the Fed's independence. His unique arrangement involves taking an unpaid leave of absence from his White House role, raising questions about legal and ethical implications, as critics worry it could undermine the central bank's independence amid political pressures.