Ms. Grace became a federal prosecutor in New Jersey in 2016. She rose quickly through the ranks before district court judges appointed her U.S. attorney on Tuesday.

A New Jersey prosecutor selected by judges to replace President Trump’s pick for U.S. attorney, Alina Habba, said Wednesday she is prepared to assume the role, despite having been fired by

Habba signaled that she does not plan to leave her role as the temporary U.S. attorney of New Jersey, announcing she does "not cower" to pressure.

The Justice Department fired Desiree Grace after New Jersey’s federal judges appointed her as acting U.S. attorney in the state, instead of Trump’s former personal lawyer.

Desiree Grace, in a social media post, said she was prepared to follow a judicial order and take over as U.S. attorney in New Jersey “in accordance with the law.”

President Trump’s pick for New Jersey’s top federal prosecutor, Alina Habba, said Thursday she would continue on in the position despite a judicial decision declining to extend her

The federal district court in New Jersey appointed Alina Habba's deputy, Desiree Leigh Grace, to serve as U.S. attorney.

Desiree Grace says will take the job as U.S. Attorney for New Jersey, despite the political wrangling from the Trump administration.