Trump appoints Alina Habba
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The 47th president’s pick now has her job until February — and maybe longer.
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Habba has not received Senate confirmation and faces an uphill battle in a state represented by two Democratic senators adamantly opposed to her holding the office. That leaves it up to the state's judges, who have a decision to make Monday about Habba.
President Trump nominated Habba, but opposition from New Jersey’s Democratic senators stalled her confirmation.
Trump, whose administration wields unprecedented influence over the Justice Department, could still act to preserve his pick
Trump previously nominated Habba to continue serving in the role on a permanent basis, but the Senate Judiciary Committee has yet to advance the nomination.
The attorney general acted just hours after New Jersey judges appointed Habba’s replacement as interim U.S. attorney.
New Jersey Democratic Sens. Cory Booker and Andy Kim slammed the Trump administration on Tuesday for failing to uphold the court-ordered appointment of Alina Habba’s successor to serve as the
Alina Habba could join Donald Trump allies like Mike Lindell in facing negative consequences from their links to the former president, an ex-Republican strategist has said.. Speaking on MSNBC, Tim ...