Trump transition news live updates: Trump picks former SEC chair as US Attorney for the Southern District of NY

Trump’s pick for US Attorney for the Southern District of New York is a former SEC chair

President-elect Donald Trump has selected former Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) chair Mary Jo White to be the next US Attorney for the Southern District of New York, according to a source familiar with the decision.

White, who served as SEC chair from 2013 to 2017, is a highly respected figure in the legal community. She has a reputation for being tough on white-collar crime, and she is expected to bring a strong focus on financial fraud to the US Attorney’s office in Manhattan.

White’s nomination is likely to be well-received by both Democrats and Republicans.

White is a registered Democrat, but she has a long history of working with Republicans. She served as US Attorney for the Southern District of New York from 1993 to 2002 under President Bill Clinton, and she was appointed to the SEC by President George W. Bush.

White’s nomination is likely to be approved by the Senate, and she is expected to take office in early 2017.

The US Attorney for the Southern District of New York is one of the most powerful law enforcement positions in the country.

The US Attorney for the Southern District of New York is responsible for prosecuting federal crimes in Manhattan, the Bronx, Westchester County, and Long Island. The office has a long history of prosecuting high-profile cases, including the insider trading case against Martha Stewart and the corruption case against former New York Governor Eliot Spitzer.

White’s appointment to this position is a sign that Trump is serious about cracking down on white-collar crime. White has a proven track record of success in this area, and she is expected to bring a new level of energy and focus to the US Attorney’s office in Manhattan.