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With Alina Habba's time as acting U.S. attorney in N.J. almost up, a test of the limits of presidential power is playing out
Alina Habba's 120-day term ends Friday. Tuesday, a group of federal judges in New Jersey voted not to extend Habba's interim appointment as U.S. attorney, and to replace her with her deputy Desiree Grace.
Judges’ pick to be new US attorney in NJ vows to take office despite being fired by Justice Department
A possible standoff is brewing over who will replace Alina Habba as US attorney in New Jersey with her interim appointment set to expire Friday.
The Alina Habba Saga Explained: How Trump May Get Her Back In Power—But Not As U.S. Attorney
The Trump administration could try to use a workaround to keep Habba effectively in the U.S. Attorney role—but that could present legal challenges.
Trump yanks Habba's nomination for U.S. attorney, enabling her to serve in acting capacity
The federal district court in New Jersey appointed Alina Habba's deputy, Desiree Leigh Grace, to serve as U.S. attorney.
Now named NJ's acting U.S. attorney, Alina Habba says she doesn't 'cower to pressure'
New Jersey's U.S. District Court judges opted to appoint someone else, but a Justice Department maneuver has kept Alina Habba in the post.
Trump’s gambit to keep Alina Habba in charge in New Jersey: Withdraw her nomination
As part of the gambit, a Justice Department official described a process that involves President Donald Trump withdrawing Habba’s nomination to permanently take the post. Then, Attorney General Pam Bondi would appoint Habba as First Assistant U.
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