Federal judges in Milwaukee are refusing to extend interim U.S. Attorney Brad Schimel's appointment. Attorney General Pam Bondi appointed Schimel in November as the interim chief federal prosecutor for the Eastern District of Wisconsin. The appointment is set to expire March 17. Under federal law, the district's judges can extend the appointment. A majority of the judges announced Tuesday that they have declined an extension, saying they're waiting for President Donald Trump and the U.S. Senate to nominate and confirm a full-time U.S. attorney. Schimel declined to comment when reached by phone.
