Former Donald Trump defense lawyer Alina Habba’s term as interim U.S. attorney for New Jersey is set to expire after 120 days. Habba could remain in the role beyond Tuesday if federal judges

As Trump's former defense attorney gives up her U.S. attorney post, it's worth remembering that she never should've been appointed in the first place.

The Trump administration believes a complex procedural maneuver will allow the president’s former personal lawyer to remain in the position.

The New York Times reported Sunday that Alina Habba, appointed by President Donald Trump as the interim U.S. attorney for the district of New Jersey, has “shattered morale” to the point that many prosecutors are looking to leave. But Habba might beat them out the door.

New Jersey's 17 U.S. District Court judges will meet Monday to decide what to do about the U.S. Attorney's post. They could reappoint Alina Habba, pick someone else, or leave the position vacant.

Alina Habba is facing federal judges on Monday in a meeting that will decide if she will step down or continue in her current role as the acting U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey. President Donald Trump, for whom Habba previously served as personal legal counsel, announced her appointment to the role on March 24.

Here’s the latest for the future of interim U.S. Attorney Alina Habba:. David Wildstein reports that New Jersey’s district court judges have scheduled a meeting for Monday, potentially to choose a replacement for Habba, whose term expires next week.

A top Justice Department official has told the chief judge of the U.S. District Court of New Jersey that President Donald Trump has complete confidence in

President Donald Trump nominated Alina Habba, his former campaign spokeswoman and personal lawyer, to be New Jersey’s permanent U.S. attorney.