Who has Biden named in this slate of new U.S. attorney picks? (Plus, why it matters)

On Monday, President Biden announced his picks for eight U.S. attorney positions, including several historic firsts.

But aside from nominating who would be the first Black or female attorneys to lead their respective districts, Biden is also playing a key political game that often slips under the radar. U.S. attorney positions are by nature influential, and candidates would fill vacant positions in the District of Columbia, Indiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, and the state of Washington.

A Democratic president picking like-minded individuals to help enforce the law in red states is something to take notice of.

And one last thing: what you need to know about who would lead the office responsible for handling cases against Capitol rioters.

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