Bondi Gives Ousted Interim US Attorney New Title, Allows Him to Keep Job in Wisconsin
U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi is allowing an ousted interim federal prosecutor to continue overseeing cases in Wisconsin with a new title, as Democrats in the U.S. Senate delay confirmation votes on President Donald Trump's appointees.
Why it matters
The Trump administration is using creative workarounds to maintain control of federal prosecutors in districts where Senate confirmation is stalled. This tactic raises questions about executive power, the independence of the DOJ, and the constitutional role of Senate confirmation.
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