Pete Serrano’s brief run as eastern Washington’s top federal prosecutor ended Tuesday, but his time with the Department of Justice might not be over.

Tuesday marked his final day as interim U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Washington. Serrano was appointed in August and could serve up to 120 days while awaiting Senate confirmation. But President Trump never nominated him, and his chances were slim anyway.

Washington Sen. Patty Murray opposed his selection and said she would use the Senate’s “blue-slip” (see below) process to block the Pasco lawyer from being confirmed to the federal post.

Still, Serrano could return to the job soon. Federal judges in the district can choose to reappoint him with no time limit, or select someone else. The Trump administration could also place hi

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