NYT
Appeals Court Rejects Trump’s Strategy of Picking U.S. Attorneys
Monday, August 17, 2026
A federal appeals court rejected the Trump administration's practice of using interim prosecutors to lead U.S. attorney offices without Senate confirmation. The decision marked the second appellate ruling against this staffing approach. The administration had kept interim prosecutors in position rather than nominating candidates for Senate approval.
Original reporting: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/17/us/us-attorneys-interim-appointments.html