Coverage dated July 21, 2025 to July 24, 2025

Alina Habba set to remain as top prosecutor in New Jersey after White House maneuver

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President Donald Trump's attempt to ensure Alina Habba remains in charge of the U.S. Attorney's Office in New Jersey has taken a new twist.

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Fox News
Judges vote against extending Alina Habba's term as US attorney in New Jersey (opens Fox News)
Published Jul 21, 2025
Fox News's feed description
Interim U.S. Attorney Alina Habba, a former Trump lawyer, will be replaced after New Jersey judges voted against extending her controversial 120-day term.
NBC Los Angeles
Trump ally Alina Habba replaced as interim U.S. Attorney in New Jersey (opens NBC Los Angeles)
Published Jul 21, 2025
NBC Los Angeles's feed description
Interim U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey Alina Habba, who previously served as President Donald Trump's lawyer and spokesperson, has been replaced.
ABC 7 New York
Trump's former lawyer Alina Habba's term as New Jersey's top federal prosecutor ends (opens ABC 7 New York)
Published Jul 21, 2025
ABC 7 New York's feed description
Prominent Donald Trump defense lawyer Alina Habba's term as New Jersey's interim top federal prosecutor has ended.
New York Post
Federal judges boot Alina Habba, pick New Jersey’s next top prosecutor (opens New York Post)
Published Jul 21, 2025
New York Post's feed description
A federal judiciary panel mostly appointed by former Presidents Barack Obama and Joe Biden voted not to appoint Alina Habba as President Trump's New Jersey US attorney, effectively ending her three-month fight for confirmation by selecting another member of the office.
The Hill
Alina Habba not retained by federal judges as US attorney for New Jersey (opens The Hill)
Published Jul 21, 2025
The Hill's feed description
Judges decline to retain Trump's pick for top federal prosecutor in New Jersey as interim term expires. Desiree Leigh Grace appointed to lead.
CNN
Judges vote to not keep Habba as interim US attorney of New Jersey (opens CNN)
Published Jul 21, 2025
CNN's feed description
Federal judges in the district of New Jersey declined to extend Alina Habba’s appointment as interim US attorney on Tuesday, according to an order from the court.
Fox News
DOJ swiftly fires Alina Habba's court-appointed replacement for US attorney in New Jersey (opens Fox News)
Published Jul 21, 2025
Fox News's feed description
Interim U.S. Attorney Alina Habba, a former Trump lawyer, will be replaced after New Jersey judges voted against extending her controversial 120-day term.
6ABC Philadelphia
DOJ fires US attorney for New Jersey after state picks her over former Trump lawyer Alina Habba (opens 6ABC Philadelphia)
Published Jul 21, 2025
6ABC Philadelphia's feed description
Prominent Donald Trump defense lawyer Alina Habba's term as New Jersey's interim top federal prosecutor has ended.
Philadelphia Inquirer
Judges replace Trump pick Alina Habba as U.S. attorney in New Jersey (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)
Published Jul 21, 2025
Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description
The Garden State's Democratic U.S. senators had voiced opposition to the former Trump attorney and spokesperson.
Forbes
Trump Lawyer Alina Habba Ousted As New Jersey U.S. Attorney (opens Forbes)
Published Jul 21, 2025
Forbes's feed description
Federal judges in New Jersey appointed a new U.S. attorney in the state, rather than keep Habba in the role.
Washington Examiner
Alina Habba replaced as New Jersey's top prosecutor (opens Washington Examiner)
Published Jul 21, 2025
Washington Examiner's feed description
Trump previously nominated Habba to continue serving in the role on a permanent basis, but the Senate Judiciary Committee has yet to advance the nomination.
CBS News
New Jersey federal judges bench Alina Habba as U.S. attorney (opens CBS News)
Published Jul 21, 2025
CBS News's feed description
The state's district judges voted to replace Habba with her top assistant.
Breitbart News
Judges Vote Out Trump's New Jersey U.S. Attorney Pick Alina Habba (opens Breitbart News)
Published Jul 21, 2025
Breitbart News's feed description
Interim U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey Alina Habba was pushed out of her role on Tuesday after judges voted to replace her.
FOX 5 DC
Alina Habba: Trump administration fights to keep ex-Trump lawyer as NJ federal prosecutor (opens FOX 5 DC)
Published Jul 22, 2025
FOX 5 DC's feed description
The Justice Department is fighting to keep President Donald Trump’s former lawyer, Alina Habba, in place as the top federal prosecutor in New Jersey after a panel of judges refused to extend her tenure and appointed someone else to the job.
PhillyVoice
Trump administration defies New Jersey federal judges in US Attorney power struggle (opens PhillyVoice)
Published Jul 22, 2025
PhillyVoice's feed description
Federal judges replaced Alina Habba as New Jersey's US Attorney, but Trump administration officials quickly removed her replacement in an unprecedented power struggle.
The Guardian
Judges end Trump pick Alina Habba’s tenure as New Jersey’s top prosecutor (opens The Guardian)
Published Jul 22, 2025
The Guardian's feed description
Justice department retaliates by removing career prosecutor named as Habba’s replacement
Breitbart News
DOJ Removes Replacement for New Jersey U.S. Attorney Alina Habba (opens Breitbart News)
Published Jul 22, 2025
Breitbart News's feed description
The DOJ fired the replacement for interim U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey, Alina Habba, after judges voted to replace her.
Al Jazeera
Judges reject Trump lawyer Alina Habba’s bid to serve as federal prosecutor (opens Al Jazeera)
Published Jul 22, 2025
Al Jazeera's feed description
The Trump administration quickly acted to remove Habba’s replacement following a decision not to extend her term.
Townhall
Trump DOJ to NJ Judges: Sorry, but This US Attorney Is Going to Stay (opens Townhall)
Published Jul 24, 2025
Townhall's feed description
Alina Habba to continue as NJ's acting US Attorney despite judge's ruling.
ABC 7 New York
Alina Habba set to remain as top prosecutor in New Jersey after White House maneuver (opens ABC 7 New York)
Published Jul 24, 2025
ABC 7 New York's feed description
President Donald Trump's attempt to ensure Alina Habba remains in charge of the U.S. Attorney's Office in New Jersey has taken a new twist.
NPR
Trump tries to keep a former personal lawyer as New Jersey's top federal prosecutor (opens NPR)
Published Jul 24, 2025
NPR's feed description
The Trump administration is attempting to keep Alina Habba in her interim position as New Jersey's top federal prosecutor, despite a court's selection of another official for that role.
WFMZ Allentown
Trump administration clears way to keep Alina Habba as New Jersey's top federal prosecutor (opens WFMZ Allentown)
Published Jul 24, 2025
WFMZ Allentown's feed description
President Donald Trump has taken steps to keep Alina Habba as the top federal prosecutor in New Jersey. The Republican president withdrew Habba
New York Post
Trump pick Alina Habba to remain acting NJ US attorney after judges reject her for the post: ‘I don’t cower to pressure’ (opens New York Post)
Published Jul 24, 2025
New York Post's feed description
Alina Habba, President Trump’s pick to serve as New Jersey US attorney, will continue to serve as the Garden State’s top prosecutor despite a panel of judges rejecting her for the post.

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