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Lindsey Halligan: Trump Lawyer Set to Pursue Comey Charges

by Priya Shah – Business Editor September 25, 2025

written by Priya Shah – Business Editor

Former Beauty Queen and Trump Lawyer Lindsey Halligan to Lead Prosecution of James Comey

WASHINGTON D.C. ⁤ – Lindsey Halligan, a former ‌Miss‌ Colorado USA contestant and attorney for Donald Trump, has been appointed to‌ lead⁢ the prosecution of former FBI Director James Comey, according to reports.The appointment marks a significant turn for Halligan, ‌whose background spans ⁢beauty pageants, insurance law, and defending Trump in high-profile legal battles.

Halligan, in her 20s, twice competed in Miss Colorado USA, finishing fourth in 2010 and reaching the semi-finals in⁢ 2009. “Sports and pageants taught me confidence,⁤ discipline, and ⁣how to handle pressure, on the court, on the field, on the stage, in the courtroom, ⁤and ‌now in the White House,” Halligan told The Washington Post.

After law school, Halligan worked at the fort Lauderdale firm Cole, Scott & Kissane, specializing in insurance defense litigation. She represented insurance companies in⁣ disputes over‌ residential and commercial properties, ⁣becoming a partner in 2018. Court records obtained by Fortune magazine indicate ⁤Halligan worked on only three federal cases prior to joining Trump’s legal team.

Halligan met Trump in 2021 at a West palm Beach golf course, reportedly⁣ arriving directly from court in a fitted suit. She joined his legal team the following year,and was present during ‌the FBI’s⁤ August‌ 2022⁤ search of Mar-a-Lago. She⁣ later represented Trump in a⁤ dismissed defamation lawsuit against CNN and attended the US Open with him. Halligan also became a frequent commentator defending Trump on conservative media outlets like Fox news and Newsmax.

In March 2025, Halligan joined the White House as senior associate staff secretary. She was then tasked with leading an initiative to⁤ remove what she termed “improper‍ ideology” from Smithsonian Institution museums, the ⁢National Zoo,⁤ and othre facilities. “I would say that improper ideology would be weaponizing history,” Halligan told The Washington Post in April. “We don’t need to overemphasize⁣ the negative to teach people ‌that ‌certain aspects ⁢of our nation’s history may have⁣ been bad.”

Halligan’s appointment as interim US attorney is limited to 120 days unless extended by federal judges or confirmed by the Senate. She is expected to present a grand jury with evidence⁤ against Comey.

September 25, 2025 0 comments

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Nevada US Attorney Appointment Faces Legal Challenge

by David Harrison – Chief Editor September 3, 2025

written by David Harrison – Chief Editor

Legal Challenge‍ Filed to Disqualify Nevada‘s U.S. Attorney Sigal Chattah

LAS VEGAS, NV – ‌ The controversial tenure of Sigal Chattah as U.S. Attorney for Nevada is facing a⁢ meaningful legal challenge.Federal ⁣public ⁢defenders have filed a motion seeking her disqualification‍ from prosecuting ‍cases, arguing the Trump administration‌ lacked the⁣ legal authority‍ to extend her initial temporary appointment.

The motion, filed⁢ last week, centers on the ⁢case of shamar Garcia, who was indicted in July ⁣on charges of⁣ possessing a⁤ firearm‌ as a prohibited person. Public⁢ defenders contend that ‌Chattah’s appointment⁣ exceeded its legal timeframe and that her continued ⁤service as U.S. Attorney is unlawful.

President Trump initially appointed Chattah, a conservative attorney and former Republican⁢ national⁢ Committeewoman for Nevada, as interim ⁤U.S.Attorney ‌earlier this ‍year. Chattah stated in July that her term had been ‌extended through a designation as “acting U.S. attorney” to circumvent the expiration of her interim status.

This move drew immediate‌ criticism from Nevada’s ⁤Democratic ‍Senators,⁤ Catherine Cortez Masto and Jacky Rosen, who accused the administration of attempting to bypass the Senate confirmation process. Both senators have vowed to⁣ oppose any permanent appointment⁣ of Chattah.

The public defender’s motion highlights a pattern of similar appointments across the⁣ country, citing a recent ruling in New Jersey where a federal judge ⁣steadfast that⁣ Alina Habba’s appointment as interim‌ U.S. Attorney was⁣ also unlawful.‌

“As Ms. Chattah’s period as interim U.S. Attorney has expired, the judges of this district should exercise their‍ authority to appoint a new interim⁣ U.S. Attorney,” the⁢ motion argues. The ‌defense team is requesting the court either dismiss the indictment ‍against Garcia or disqualify ‌Chattah and the entire Nevada U.S. Attorney’s office from the case.The‌ case‌ has been assigned to Senior Judge David G. Campbell of the District⁣ of Arizona to hear temporarily. A status conference⁤ is⁤ scheduled for Thursday, where the ⁣motion to disqualify Chattah will likely be a‌ central point of discussion.Keywords: Sigal Chattah, U.S.Attorney, Nevada, trump Administration, Catherine Cortez masto, Jacky Rosen, Public Defender, Legal Challenge, Disqualification, Alina

September 3, 2025 0 comments

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Alina Habba: Trump’s US Attorney Pick Faces Senate Roadblocks Despite Law Enforcement Endorsements

by Priya Shah – Business Editor July 17, 2025

written by Priya Shah – Business Editor

Here’s a breakdown of the provided text, focusing on the key details about Alina Habba‘s nomination and potential confirmation:

Who is Alina Habba?

she is a former lawyer for Donald Trump.
She defended him in a defamation case brought by writer E. Jean Carroll.

Her Current Role and Nomination:

She is currently serving as the interim U.S. Attorney for New Jersey.
Her interim term began on March 24th and will expire on July 22nd. She was nominated for a full, four-year term on July 1st.

Challenges to Her Confirmation:

Limited Time: Her interim term expiring soon leaves little time for the Senate Judiciary Committee to advance her nomination and for Republicans to force a full vote.
New Jersey Senators’ Opposition: Both of New Jersey’s Democratic Senators, Cory Booker and Andy Kim, have expressed dissatisfaction with her nomination.
They believe she lacks deep law enforcement experience and has a partisan approach.
They claim she has “degraded the office” and pursued “frivolous and politically motivated prosecutions” during her interim tenure.
Neither senator has met with Habba yet.
“Blue Slip” Policy: This policy allows senators to effectively block nominees from their home states.
Senator Booker has indicated he intends to withhold his “blue slip,” which would likely halt her confirmation.
Potential for Judicial Appointment: New Jersey federal judges could permanently appoint her, but this is described as an “uphill battle” in a “blue state.” The text cites the example of John Sarcone III, whose bid for an upstate New York U.S. attorney position was rejected by a judicial board.Comparison to a Previous Situation:

The text mentions Senator Chuck Schumer (D-NY) using the “blue slip” to impede Jay Clayton’s confirmation for Manhattan U.S. attorney.
* Despite Schumer’s efforts, Clayton was later installed on an interim basis.

Overall Situation:

Alina Habba faces significant hurdles to securing a full, four-year term as U.S. attorney for New Jersey due to the opposition of the state’s Democratic senators and the limited time remaining in her interim appointment. The “blue slip” policy is a key mechanism that could prevent her confirmation.

July 17, 2025 0 comments