Habba has not received Senate confirmation and faces an uphill battle in a state represented by two Democratic senators adamantly opposed to her holding the office. That leaves it up to the state's judges, who have a decision to make Monday about Habba.

The Trump administration believes a complex procedural maneuver will allow the president’s former personal lawyer to remain in the position.

Hey there New Jersey! Here’s your audio update highlighting Alina Habba slated to maintain her role as acting U.S. Attorney on Saturday and the life sentence of a man in the murder of his pregnant girlfriend. We’ll also highlight the cold case disappearance of a New Jersey mom and more.