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Trump's Attorney Appointment Sparks Grand Jury Authority Debate

11/16/2025

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Hearing questioned whether President Donald Trump appointed interim U.S. Attorney Lindsey Halligan with authority to present to a grand jury.
The attorney for New York Attorney General Letitia James argued Halligan lacked authority to present to a grand jury.
The proceedings raised questions about 120-day limit for interim appointments.
Judge Cameron Currie challenged the government's stance on reviewing grand jury transcripts.
The Justice Department said there are no missing records.

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Hearing questioned whether President Donald Trump appointed interim U.S. Attorney Lindsey Halligan with authority to present to a grand jury.
The attorney for New York Attorney General Letitia James argued Halligan lacked authority to present to a grand jury.
The proceedings raised questions about 120-day limit for interim appointments.
Judge Cameron Currie challenged the government's stance on reviewing grand jury transcripts.
The Justice Department said there are no missing records.