Lindsey Halligan Leaving Post as US Attorney

Attorney General Pam Bondi announced yesterday that Lindsay Halligan is leaving her post as a top federal prosecutor in Virginia. Bondi described the Trump ally's departure as a significant loss to the Justice Department. The announcement came as the same day that the federal judge barred Halligan from representing herself as the U.S. attorney in the Eastern District of Virginia. The court cited her lack of prosecutorial experience and noted she could face disciplinary action if she continued to claim the role. Halligan said she faced baseless accusations and disputed the court's actions. She argued the position remained unfilled. Her tenure included high-profile cases against former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James, which were dismissed by federal judges.