Trump sidesteps Senate and judiciary with some U.S. attorney picks

Former Trump attorney Alina Habba is serving unlawfully as New Jersey’s top federal prosecutor, judge rules

Washington — A federal judge ruled Thursday that President Trump’s former personal lawyer Alina Habba is serving illegally as the U.S. attorney for New Jersey. The judge’s decision came after three men facing criminal charges in the state challenged her appointment, arguing that Habba’s appointment last month as acting U.S. Attorney in the District of…

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China Deploys Armed Small Boats to Second Thomas Shoal

China Deploys Armed Small Boats to Second Thomas Shoal

Armed China Coast Guard small boats have deployed to Second Thomas Shoal, reinforcing Beijing’s presence in the area following recent tensions around the disputed areas of the South China Sea, according to the Philippine military. An Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) maritime domain awareness (MDA) patrol on Wednesday observed 11 China Coast Guard watercraft…

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