Trump Withdraws U.S. Attorney Nominee, Whose Extremism Tested Limits for G.O.P. Senators

The means of Ed Martin’s ascent as the leading prosecutor for the U.S. attorney’s office in Washington was his path out of power.

Trump’s Pick for Top D.C. Prosecutor Faces Calls for Confirmation Hearing

Congressional aides of both parties believe that the nominee for U.S. attorney, Ed Martin, appears to have a solid chance of squeaking through on a party-line vote.