Immigration attorney James McHenry to temporarily lead Justice Dept, official says – IOTW Report

Immigration attorney James McHenry to temporarily lead Justice Dept, official says

WASHINGTON, Jan 20 (Reuters) – Long-time Justice Department immigration attorney James McHenry will serve as acting U.S. attorney general until President Donald Trump’s pick, Pam Bondi, can be confirmed by the Senate, a Justice Department official said on Monday.

McHenry will be charged with running the Justice Department, which Trump has vowed to shake up dramatically, in the early days of his administration, a role that will include defending Trump’s agenda against legal challenges. more

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