John Eisenberg was confirmed to take the reins of the the Justice Department’s National Security Division, which has experienced a purge of multiple senior officials under the new Trump administration.
The Republican-led chamber voted 52-43 along party lines on Thursday to confirm the former Kirkland & Eillis partner. Eisenberg served during the first Trump administration as a deputy counsel to the president and legal adviser to the National Security Council.
He’ll take over a division that’s experienced significant shifts in recent months. Senior officials responsible for investigations in areas like intelligence and cyber threats have been removed from their posts. ...
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