Coverage dated September 20, 2025

Trump nominates White House aide to be top US prosecutor for office probing Letitia James

Headline from ABC 7 Chicago

President Donald Trump has announced his nomination of Lindsey Halligan as the top federal prosecutor for the Eastern District of Virginia.

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  1. ABC 7 Chicago

    Trump nominates White House aide to be top US prosecutor for office probing Letitia James (opens ABC 7 Chicago)

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    ABC 7 Chicago's feed description

    President Donald Trump has announced his nomination of Lindsey Halligan as the top federal prosecutor for the Eastern District of Virginia.

  2. Just the News

    Trump nominates senior White House aide as top US prosecutor in Virginia (opens Just the News)

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    Just the News's feed description

    Erik Siebert was serving as the top federal prosecutor in Virginia but resigned while Trump administration officials consider bringing charges against New York Attorney General Letitia James over alleged mortgage fraud related to James’ Brooklyn townhouse and a Virginia home.

  3. Washington Examiner

    Trump nominates Lindsey Halligan for top Virginia prosecutor (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Washington Examiner's feed description

    Trump had been floating Halligan for the prosecutor job in the Eastern District of Virginia throughout the evening on Saturday.

  4. Fox News

    Trump nominates senior White House aide for top federal prosecutor in Virginia (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    President Donald Trump nominates Lindsey Halligan, his former Mar-a-Lago attorney, as U.S. attorney for Eastern District of Virginia amid office turmoil over political pressure.

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