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DOJ Faces Power Struggle Amid Interim U.S. Attorney Appointments

3/22/2026

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The U.S. Department of Justice under U.S. President Donald Trump faces a power struggle with the judiciary.
62 of 93 U.S. attorney offices are led by interim, unconfirmed appointees.
The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals is reviewing a case involving former FBI Director James Comey that could take months.
Senate Judiciary Committee votes advanced nominations for U.S. attorneys in Utah and Alabama, signaling progress amid the interim-appointment clash.

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Story summary

The U.S. Department of Justice under U.S. President Donald Trump faces a power struggle with the judiciary.
62 of 93 U.S. attorney offices are led by interim, unconfirmed appointees.
The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals is reviewing a case involving former FBI Director James Comey that could take months.
Senate Judiciary Committee votes advanced nominations for U.S. attorneys in Utah and Alabama, signaling progress amid the interim-appointment clash.