Bondi gives ousted interim prosecutor new title, allowing him to keep job

Attorney General Pam Bondi has reassigned the ousted interim U.S. attorney in Milwaukee to a new position that allows him to remain in charge of federal prosecutions in the office, circumventing the end of his temporary term. The move represents a Justice Department strategy to extend the tenure of Trump appointees beyond their interim roles while the Senate confirmation process continues. By creating a new title rather than allowing the interim position to expire, Bondi keeps the prosecutor in operational control of the office's cases and personnel. The maneuver reflects broader Trump administration efforts to maintain continuity among its appointees in key federal positions despite statutory limits on how long interim officials can serve.