- An appeals court ruled that Sigal Chattah — the Trump administration’s initial pick for U.S. attorney in Nevada — was unlawfully appointed, marking another legal setback for the administration’s effort to keep handpicked prosecutors past a 120‑day limit.
- The White House has nominated longtime Nevada attorney George Kelesis as a replacement, but he still needs Senate confirmation and has met with the state’s Democratic senators.
- The dispute has political overtones: Chattah is a conservative who echoed 2020 election claims and faced fierce opposition from Nevada Democrats, and the controversy ties into broader fights over appointment tactics and “fake electors” fallout.
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