A federal panel of judges opted to replace Alina Habba, New Jersey's controversial interim U.S. Attorney. The White House said it's overruling them.

Desiree Leigh Grace was removed as U.S. Attorney for New Jersey just hours after being selected by federal judges to lead the office. The DOJ, under Attorney General Pam Bondi, overturned the judges' decision,

Habba, whom Trump appointed to serve as the interim U.S. attorney in New Jersey, needed either Senate confirmation or a vote by the state’s federal judges in order to remain in her role past her initial 120-day term, which expired this week.

Timothy VerHey will serve as the chief federal law enforcement officer, representing the United States in all federal and civil litigation in the district.

The decision to bring forward the summer recess means Republican leaders can delay a politically fraught vote on the disclosures.

Jeanine Pirro, Trump’s second choice to become the U.S. attorney in Washington, sailed through a key committee on June 17.

Alina Habba, President Trump’s choice to run the U.S. attorney’s office in New Jersey, has pursued investigations against Democrats. Her tenure has damaged morale inside the office.

U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi visited the infamous Alcatraz prison in the San Francisco Bay on Thursday, weeks after President Donald Trump said he would order the long-shuttered facility, now operated as a historical site,