Pam Bondi says judge-picked New Jersey prosecutor succeeding Alina Habba has been removed

UPDATED: July 22, 2025 at 3:27 PM PDT

President Trump nominated Habba, but opposition from New Jersey’s Democratic senators stalled her confirmation.

Originally Published: July 22, 2025 at 3:20 PM PDT

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Under a longstanding Senate practice known as senatorial courtesy, a nominee’s appointment can stall out without backing from home state senators, a phenomenon facing a handful of other Trump picks for U.S. attorney.