Senators Express Concern Over Biden’s Termination of Trump-Appointed US Attorneys

Senators Express Concern Over Biden’s Termination of Trump-Appointed US Attorneys
The Justice Department building on a foggy morning in Washington, on Dec. 9, 2019. Samuel Corum/Getty Images
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Senators from both sides of the aisle have expressed concern over President Joe Biden’s move to replace most Trump-appointed federal prosecutors without consulting home state senators.

This comes after the Justice Department (DOJ) announced that it’s beginning a transition process for Senate-confirmed U.S. attorneys.