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.
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Senators Call for Investigation of Acting U.S. Attorney in Washington
Democrats wrote to the D.C. bar association that Ed Martin, President Trump’s nominee for one of the most important U.S. attorney’s offices, “abused” his power to threaten opponents.
U.S. Attorney Rebuffed by Justice Dept. in Push to Escalate Inquiry into Schumer
Ed Martin, the acting U.S. attorney in Washington, has been blocked so far in seeking a grand jury investigation into remarks made by Senator Chuck Schumer about Supreme Court justices.
Prosecutors in Washington Demoted in Retribution Push by Trump Ally
Ed Martin, the acting U.S. attorney in the District of Columbia, took the action against federal prosecutors who had been involved in Jan. 6 cases.
Federal Prosecutor Responsible for Overseeing Major Criminal Cases Resigns
The prosecutor, Denise Cheung, did not say what precipitated her decision in an email to colleagues, but she thanked them for adhering to the highest standards of professional conduct.
Trump’s New U.S. Attorney in D.C. Comes to Aid of Oath Keepers Leader
Ed Martin, a longtime advocate for Jan. 6 defendants recently named to run the prosecutors’ office, sought to undo a judge’s order barring Stewart Rhodes from visiting Washington.
Justice Dept. to Investigate Local Officials Who Obstruct Immigration Enforcement
A memo asserts that state and local officials are bound to cooperate and could face criminal prosecution or civil penalties if they fail to comply.
From Day 1, Trump Shows He’ll Test Limits of What He Can Get Away With
It is unclear how much is left in Washington to restrain him.
Trump Moves Quickly to Install New Leaders at Key U.S. Attorneys’ Offices
The interim appointments, two in New York and one in Washington, signaled a break from past practice that reflects the importance of frontline prosecutors to the administration’s plans.