By — Associated Press Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/jeff-sessions-seeks-resignations-46-u-s-attorneys Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Jeff Sessions seeks resignations of 46 U.S. attorneys Politics Mar 10, 2017 3:38 PM EDT WASHINGTON — Attorney General Jeff Sessions is seeking the resignations of 46 United States attorneys who were appointed during the prior presidential administration. In a statement Friday, the Justice Department said the request was similar to ones made in past presidential transitions. The department said many federal prosecutors appointed in the Obama administration have already left their positions, but that Sessions is now seeking the resignations of 46 holdovers. There are 93 U.S. Attorney posts. READ MORE: Veteran prosecutor in line to oversee Russia probe We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now By — Associated Press Associated Press
WASHINGTON — Attorney General Jeff Sessions is seeking the resignations of 46 United States attorneys who were appointed during the prior presidential administration. In a statement Friday, the Justice Department said the request was similar to ones made in past presidential transitions. The department said many federal prosecutors appointed in the Obama administration have already left their positions, but that Sessions is now seeking the resignations of 46 holdovers. There are 93 U.S. Attorney posts. READ MORE: Veteran prosecutor in line to oversee Russia probe We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now