A federal panel of judges opted to replace Alina Habba, New Jersey's controversial interim U.S. Attorney. The White House said it's overruling them.

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi and her deputy told President Donald Trump during a meeting in May that his name was in the Epstein files, the Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday, citing senior administration officials.

John A. Sarcone III has been named first assistant U.S. attorney for New York's Northern District, a move that will enable him to serve in the role of acting U.S. attorney for a limited period.

Timothy VerHey will serve as the chief federal law enforcement officer, representing the United States in all federal and civil litigation in the district.

The decision to bring forward the summer recess means Republican leaders can delay a politically fraught vote on the disclosures.

Jeanine Pirro, Trump’s second choice to become the U.S. attorney in Washington, sailed through a key committee on June 17.

Alina Habba, President Trump’s choice to run the U.S. attorney’s office in New Jersey, has pursued investigations against Democrats. Her tenure has damaged morale inside the office.

U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi visited the infamous Alcatraz prison in the San Francisco Bay on Thursday, weeks after President Donald Trump said he would order the long-shuttered facility, now operated as a historical site,