Trump doubles down on Alina Habba's nomination for U.S. attorney in New Jersey after federal judges declined to extend her interim term, creating confusion over who will assume the role.

The Senate Judiciary Committee voted on Thursday to advance seven of President Donald Trump’s nominees to serve as U.S. attorney. Six sailed through on a voice vote while the interim U.S. attorney for D.C., Jeanine Pirro, advanced along party lines. This is how the system is supposed to work.

President Trump’s pick for New Jersey’s top federal prosecutor, Alina Habba, on Thursday said she would continue on in the position despite a judicial decision declining to extend her