DOJ Fires Judge-Picked Virginia US Attorney
February 21, 2026·4 days ago·via The Washington Post

The Justice Department under President Trump fires James Hundley, a lawyer with 35 years of experience unanimously picked by Eastern District of Virginia judges as top federal prosecutor, just hours after his appointment. Deputy AG Todd Blanche blasts the move on social media: "EDVA judges do not pick our US Attorney. POTUS does.
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