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Bondi gives ousted interim US attorney new title, allows him to keep job in Wisconsin

On Wednesday, Attorney General Pam Bondi appointed Brad Schimel as First Assistant United States Attorney for the Eastern District in Milwaukee, allowing him to continue leading the office after federal judges declined to extend his interim term.
Bondi originally appointed Schimel to a 120-day interim post that expired Tuesday, but federal judges decided against an extension on March 10, prompting this administrative maneuver as Senate Democrats delay confirmation votes.
The notice from the judges stated, "the Court intends no criticism or commentary on the performance," while Schimel said he is "grateful for this opportunity to serve the people of the Eastern District."
Wisconsin Democrat Sen. Tammy Baldwin opposed Schimel, labeling him a "partisan actor," while the Department of Justice defended the appointment, stating, "Judges do not pick U.S. attorneys President Trump does."
Only 30 of the nation's 94 federal judicial districts are led by Senate-confirmed attorneys, with first assistants currently running offices in a dozen states, reflecting broader national staffing challenges amid confirmation delays.

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Bondi gives ousted interim US attorney new title, allows him to keep job in Wisconsin

U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi has given an ousted federal prosecutor a new title, allowing him to remain in charge of cases in the eastern half of Wisconsin.

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