By Sarah N. Lynch and Andrea Shalal

WASHINGTON, Dec 11 (Reuters) – The White House on Thursday sought to advance Lindsey Halligan’s nomination as U.S. Attorney for Virginia’s Eastern District before the Republican-controlled Senate, though President Donald Trump’s controversial choice faces an uphill battle of being confirmed due to opposition by both ‍of Virginia’s Democratic senators.

The Senate Judiciary Committee received a copy of Halligan’s 28-page questionnaire outlining her background and qualifications, according to a copy reviewed by Reuters, in what represents the first major step in the Senate confirmation process.

“She’s the President’s nominee. It is our hope that she is confirmed and submitting her questionnaire is part of that process,” said Karoline Leavitt, the White H

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