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Yahoo
7 days ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
‘I know where a lot of the bodies are buried': Acting U.S. attorney for Nevada responds to critics
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Sigal Chattah, newly appointed acting U.S. attorney for the District of Nevada, responded to her critics in an exclusive interview with the 8 News Now Investigators. Nevada's two United States senators, Catherine Cortez-Masto and Jacky Rosen, both democrats, have been vocal against Chattah's appointment. 'You know, a lot of these people, I know that they're scared because I know where a lot of the bodies are buried because I come from the defense world,' Chattah said. 'Without saying too much about my previous experience as a defense attorney, but when you played that side, you know where all the bodies are buried. Sometimes we even choose the location to bury them.' President Donald Trump appointed Chattah as the acting U.S. attorney for the District of Nevada through an unprecedented legal maneuver last week. She resigned from her position as interim U.S. Attorney before the 120-day deadline expired. This triggered the federal vacancy act, which allowed the president to appoint Chattah to the new position and remain in the office, according to Chattah. Chattah is a former Republican National Committee woman, made an unsuccessful run for Nevada Attorney General, and has made headlines for controversial statements she has made. Rosen issued a statement against Chattah's appointment.'This is an outrageous attempt by the Trump Administration to try to install extremist Sigal Chattah as Acting U.S. Attorney for Nevada and keep her in that role indefinitely. Trump knows Chattah would be soundly rejected by both sides of the aisle if she had to be confirmed by the U.S. Senate, which is why he's relying on an unconstitutional maneuver to illegally extend her temporary appointment that was set to expire today,' Rosen said. 'I will continue doing everything I can to block any permanent appointment of extremist Sigal Chattah as Nevada's U.S. Attorney. She is deeply unfit for this role, and I call on the legal system to immediately remove her.' Cortez-Masto also released a statement. 'By bypassing the Senate and naming Sigal Chattah as an 'acting' U.S. attorney, it's clear the Trump administration knows Ms. Chattah is unconfirmable,' Cortez-Mastro said. 'This unprecedented maneuver sets a dangerous standard and risks holding up critical criminal cases just so that President Trump can play political games. At the end of the day, my position remains the same: Sigal Chattah is unfit for this role.' Chattah said the law allowed the opportunity for her appointment. 'I took that opportunity. It's not unconstitutional,' Chattah told the 8 News Now Investigators. 'It was not done in a nefarious manner, and there's nothing that politicians can do about it.'Chattah said she was also appointed as a special prosecutor for the United States attorney general, resulting in a dual role. She discussed priorities for her new position, including targeting drug trafficking, violent crimes, public corruption, and election cases. The Trump administration budgeted money to allow Chattah to hire additional federal prosecutors, she said. To reach investigative reporter Vanessa Murphy, email vmurphy@ Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Malay Mail
15-07-2025
- Politics
- Malay Mail
DAP to join Pakatan allies in rejecting Nick Adams as US ambassador, says Loke
PETALING JAYA, July 15 — DAP will soon join its Pakatan Harapan coalition partners in voicing their concerns, urging the Malaysian government to reject the appointment of American conservative figure Nick Adams as the US ambassador to Malaysia. Transport Minister Anthony Loke, who is also the party's secretary-general, said the party will be issuing a statement on its stance in due time. 'I have instructed our international secretary to prepare the statement,' he told reporters after officiating Malaysia Maritime Week 2025 at Sunway Resort Hotel here. PKR and Parti Amanah Negara, both coalition partners of DAP, have recently decried Adams' appointment, which is seen as an 'insult' to the country's dignity. Former Umno minister Khairy Jamaluddin previously said Malaysia has a right to reject a foreign ambassador under Article 4 of the Vienna Convention. Adams is a well-known supporter of US President Donald Trump, often vocal on social media about his admiration for the US president. While he has no formal diplomatic experience, he has frequently appeared at Trump rallies and has been a vocal critic of liberal policies and figures. His alignment with Trump's political ideology has made him a controversial but steadfast supporter of his administration's policies. Despite his high-profile media presence, Adams does not hold traditional diplomatic experience. He is particularly active on X, where his posts frequently draw criticism — especially for espousing toxic masculine views. His social media presence has also been marked by Islamophobic remarks.
The Independent
12-07-2025
- Business
- The Independent
How an 18-year-old was selected to run a major county council
Reform UK has selected 18-year-old George Finch to permanently lead Warwickshire County Council, which manages £1.5bn in assets and a £500m budget. Labour MPs Preet Gill and Rachel Taylor have criticised the appointment, stating that the people of Warwickshire deserve better and questioning Finch's lack of experience for such a significant role. Finch's selection follows the resignation of the previous Reform leader, Rob Howard, who stepped down just weeks after being elected, citing health challenges. The party has experienced recent internal instability, with other newly elected councillors resigning or causing controversy shortly after the local elections. Despite earlier surges, recent by-election losses and a slight decline in national polling figures suggest that Reform's momentum may be slowing.
