Trump pulls his nomination for DC US attorney, says he'll reveal new pick soon

The White House will unveil a new nominee to serve as United States Attorney for the District of Columbia, following resistance to the Trump administration's current pick, according to President Donald Trump. 

Trump previously nominated Ed Martin, a former defense attorney who represented Americans charged in the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the Capitol, for the role. Martin has taken on the responsibilities of the interim U.S. attorney in Washington, D.C., since January. 

However, the Senate has held up confirming Martin, amid concerns from lawmakers. Republican Sen. Thom Tillis of North Carolina, a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, announced Tuesday he wouldn't endorse Martin. 

Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin, the top Democrat on the Senate Judiciary Committee, also has opposed Martin's nomination. Specifically, Read Entire Article