Legal Controversies Surrounding Special Counsels and US Attorneys

An in-depth analysis of the legality of appointing special counsels without Senate confirmation, comparing their investigative mandate with U.S. Attorneys. The chapter explores statutory language, historical cases like US v. Nixon, and a judge's decision to dismiss a case involving Trump. It speculates on potential scenarios with a new US Attorney under President Biden and sheds light on the complexities of legal procedures in a politically charged environment.