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Jordan Fox is Justice Department pick for U.S. Attorney from N.J.

February 3, 2026 12:37 pmFebruary 4, 2026 12:17 am

Jordan S. Fox has emerged as the Trump Administration’s top choice for U.S. Attorney, and she has been calling federal judges in New Jersey to test the viability of a judicial vote to seat her, the New Jersey Globe has...

N.J. federal judges decline to retain Alina Habba, pick Desiree Grace

July 22, 2025 1:26 pmJuly 22, 2025 3:31 pm

The U.S. District Court judges from New Jersey rejected President Donald Trump’s pick for U.S. Attorney and voted against retaining Alina Habba during a meeting on Monday, and have selected Desiree Grace, Habba’s first assistant, to replace her, the New...

Federal judges told Habba has full confidence of Trump

July 20, 2025 3:54 pmJuly 21, 2025 9:24 am

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 Alina Habbas, the U.S. Attorney, and wants the judges to extend her stay in...

Federal judges set to meet Monday, maybe to pick U.S. Attorney

July 17, 2025 1:18 pmJuly 17, 2025 4:16 pm

A meeting of the U.S. District Court Judges from New Jersey has been set for Monday to possibly vote to appoint a U.S. Attorney, the New Jersey Globe has learned. The meeting takes place amid uncertainties surrounding the tenure of...