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6 days ago

Trump Rants In Dead of Night That Defiant Prosecutor Didn't Quit I Fired Him!'

I know that the U.S. Attorney from the Eastern District or from that district in Virginia, that he was approved by two Democrat senators who, in my opinion, are among the worst. And when I learned that two senators, Democrats, because, as you know, it's very hard with the Blue Slip, it is very hard for a Republican to get somebody approved if you have one senator that's a Democrat because of an old custom. It's not a law, it' s a custom.
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1 month ago

Brooklyn US Attorney Nocella Tapped by Judges to Remain in Role

Eastern District of New York judges authorized interim U.S. Attorney Joseph Nocella Jr. to remain until a presidential nominee receives Senate confirmation.
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5 months ago

Schumer Moves to Block Trump Picks for Two Key Prosecutor Positions

Democrats aim to block federal prosecutor nominations using Senate blue slip tradition amid concerns over Trump's Justice Department affiliations.
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