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I still don't get it. two different answers from grok...

To grok:
Does the Interim United States District Attorney for D.C. have only a 120 day term ?

From grok:
The interim U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia is subject to the Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 1998 (FVRA), which generally permits an acting or interim official in a presidentially appointed, Senate-confirmed position to serve for 210 days from the date the vacancy occurs, not 120 days. After 210 days, the position must remain vacant unless a nomination is pending in the Senate or specific extensions apply (e.g., during a presidential transition or if the vacancy occurs during a Senate recess).

The 120-day term you mentioned likely refers to a historical or case-specific context tied to 28 U.S.C. § 546, which governs court-appointed interim U.S. Attorneys. If the 210-day FVRA period expires without a Senate-confirmed appointee, a federal district court may appoint an interim U.S. Attorney. In the past, some interpretations or cases suggested a 120-day limit for such court appointments (based on older practices or specific judicial orders), but under current law, there is no strict 120-day cap for court-appointed interim U.S. Attorneys. They can serve until a permanent U.S. Attorney is nominated, confirmed, and appointed, or until the court’s appointment is otherwise terminated.

If you’re asking about a specific interim U.S. Attorney for D.C., a particular vacancy, or a recent legal development, please provide additional details (e.g., the appointee’s name or the vacancy’s context). I can search for real-time information or analyze relevant sources to clarify further.

To Grok:
Does the Interim United States District Attorney for D.C. Ed Martin have only a 120 day term ?

From Grok:

Yes, Edward R. Martin, Jr., the interim U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia, is subject to a 120-day term under 28 U.S.C. § 546, which governs the appointment of interim U.S. Attorneys. Martin was appointed on January 20, 2025, shortly after President Donald Trump’s inauguration. Per the statute, if an acting or interim U.S. Attorney is not confirmed by the Senate within 120 days, the district court (led by Chief Judge Boasberg in D.C.) may appoint a new interim U.S. Attorney to serve until a permanent appointee is confirmed. For Martin, this 120-day period ends on May 20, 2025.

The Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 1998 (FVRA), which typically allows acting officials to serve for 210 days, also applies to U.S. Attorney positions. However, 28 U.S.C. § 546 specifically governs interim U.S. Attorney appointments and imposes the 120-day limit for court-appointed or interim officials not nominated or confirmed by the Senate. If Martin is not confirmed by May 20, 2025, the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia would appoint a new interim U.S. Attorney.

Martin has been nominated for the permanent role, but his confirmation is facing opposition, including a hold by Senator Adam Schiff, which could delay or block Senate approval before the 120-day deadline. If the Senate does not confirm him by May 20, 2025, his interim term will expire, and the court will step in to appoint a replacement.

If you have further questions about Martin’s nomination status or related developments, I can search for additional information.

So the question is...who appointed Ed Martin?

to grok:
who appointed ed martin as interim U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia

from grok:
Edward R. Martin, Jr. was appointed as the interim U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia by President Donald J. Trump on January 20, 2025, shortly after Trump’s inauguration as the 47th President of the United States.

Just shoot me... and grok.