Republican Senator Blocks Confirmation Vote for U.S. Attorney in Chicago, Mehalchick Nomination Survives, Judiciary Committee Advances Biden's Nominees
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Sen. J.D. Vance, an Ohio Republican senator, is blocking the confirmation vote for April Perry to become the next U.S. Attorney in Chicago. Vance's hold on all Justice Department nominees is in response to what he calls the "unprecedented political prosecution" of former President Donald Trump. This move has delayed the confirmation process for non-controversial nominees, causing frustration among Senate Democrats. Perry, if confirmed, would be the first woman to hold the position.
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