New Delhi, Jan. 29 -- US President Donald Trump has nominated federal prosecutor Colin McDonald for a newly created senior Justice Department post aimed at combating what the administration describes as large-scale fraud involving federal resources.

Announced on Wednesday, the nomination would make Colin McDonald the first-ever Assistant Attorney General for National Fraud Enforcement, pending Senate confirmation. The role carries broad authority to investigate and prosecute alleged misappropriation of taxpayer funds across the United States.

Trump revealed the nomination in a statement on Truth Social, presenting the new position as part of a wider effort to restore oversight of federal spending and crack down on fraud-related offences...