Welcome to the Reader‘s morning briefing for Friday, November 24, 2017.
John Lausch starts working immediately after being sworn in as U.S. attorney
John Lausch was sworn in as the U.S. attorney in Chicago Wednesday, less than two weeks after being confirmed by the U.S. Senate, according to the Tribune. Lausch, who was nominated by President Donald Trump in August, started working immediately after the swearing-in ceremony. Despite being a Trump pick, Lausch is well liked by Democrats and Republicans, including Senators Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth. “With all the partisanship and division in Washington, it’s critical that Chicago’s U.S. Attorney be a non-partisan professional—I believe Mr. Lausch is the right person for the job,” Senator Dick Durbin said in a statement. “Sen. Duckworth and I were glad to work with the White House on Mr. Lausch’s nomination and I’m pleased the Senate has confirmed him.” [Tribune]
