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U.S. attorney appointment

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Jan 8, 2026

Federal judge demands former Trump lawyer explain why she’s still listed as U.S. attorney

A federal judge ordered Lindsey Halligan to explain why she still claims to be U.S. attorney after a ruling found her appointment unconstitutional.

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Jan 8, 2026

Judge disqualifies U.S. attorney in Albany investigating Letitia James

A federal judge ruled Trump’s interim U.S. attorney in Albany was unlawfully appointed, quashing subpoenas tied to probes of New York AG Letitia James.