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- On February 21, 2026, federal judges in the Eastern District of Virginia appointed James W. Hundley as interim U.S. attorney.
- Two hours later, he was fired by Todd Blanche, the deputy attorney general.
- The episode underscores ongoing tensions over control of the prosecutor's office, known for significant national security cases.
- A pattern has emerged as federal judges challenge the legality of interim U.S. attorneys appointed during the Trump administration.
