The President is nominating candidates for the powerful U.S. Attorney post, with the Senate considering the appointments.

1 report, 1 independent Updated Jul 25

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Aug 5Discussion regarding the protocols of the U.S. Attorney's office and the President's power to fire U.S. attorneys.Sub-event
Jul 25Presidential nominations for the U.S. Attorney post are moving through the Senate.1 source
- lmtribune.com

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Trump intends to appoint a U.S. Attorney in the Southern District. All 2 developments

The entities involved

Donald Trump
American businessman and politician (born 1946), President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)
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- The Trump administration utilized the Department of Health & Human Services for an AI tool.Mon 18:02
Patty Murray
United States Senator from Washington since 2013
- Patty Murray sent a letter to Susie Wiles demanding the White House stop airing a Trump administration ad on Fox News, as Senate committees oversaw federal spending challenges.Fri 23:02
Blanche
Belgian singer

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