Jan 20, 2025 · James R. McHenry III is an American lawyer who is the chief administrative hearing officer in the United States Department of Justice. [1] He has been serving as the acting U.S. attorney general since January 20, 2025, [ 2 ] when he was appointed by President Donald Trump to temporarily fill the spot until Trump's nominee, Pam Bondi is ...

Jan 20, 2025 · James McHenry will serve in the post until Trump’s AG nominee, Pam Bondi, is confirmed by the Senate.

1 day ago · Martin's directive, written by Acting Attorney General James McHenry, said the firings would be effective immediately. The memo included an appendix with names of the employees who would be fired.

Jan 20, 2025 · Long-time Justice Department immigration attorney James McHenry will serve as acting U.S. attorney general until President Donald Trump's pick, Pam Bondi, can be confirmed by the Senate, a Justice ...

4 days ago · Justice Department moves to fire at least 12 officials who investigated Trump In termination letters sent to more than a dozen officials, acting Attorney General James McHenry wrote that he did ...

5 days ago · President Donald Trump had been charged with crimes by special counsel Jack Smith in cases related to the 2020 election and classified documents.

James McHenry (November 16, 1753 – May 3, 1816) was a Scotch-Irish American military surgeon, statesman, and a Founding Father of the United States. McHenry was a signer of the United States Constitution from Maryland, initiated the recommendation for Congress to form the Navy, and was the eponym of Fort McHenry.