While the position generally requires confirmation by the U.S. Senate, the law permits federal judges to vote to appoint a U.S. attorney after 120 days. For now, the U.S. Senate is paralyzed with the impeachment trial, at least until next Wednesday.
**While the position generally requires confirmation by the U.S. Senate, the law permits federal judges to vote to appoint a U.S. attorney after 120 days. For now, the U.S. Senate is paralyzed with the impeachment trial, at least until next Wednesday.**
https://www.peoplespunditdaily.com/news/politics/2020/02/01/william-barr-named-timothy-shea-interim-us-attorney-in-dc/
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