Trump appoints former lawyer Lindsey Halligan as top prosecutor amid investigations
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Donald Trump announced the appointment of his former lawyer Lindsey Halligan as US attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, amid his public pressure on Attorney General Pam Bondi to pursue investigations against political foes, including the New York attorney general and former FBI director James Comey, reflecting ongoing tensions and investigations related to Trump and his administration.
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