President Donald Trump has tapped California GOP rising star Bill Essayli to be the chief prosecutor in nation's most populous federal court district.

The attorney general has selected Riverside County Assemblymember Bill Essayli — a rising and controversial Republican voice — to serve as interim U.S. attorney for L.A. and surrounding areas.

President Donald Trump appointed California State Assembly member Bill Essayli Monday as the United States Attorney for the Central District of California. Since 2022, Essayli has represented Corona (District 63),

A California State Assembly committee killed two bills on Tuesday that would have restricted transgender athletes from playing on girls' sports teams.

Riverside County Assemblyman Bill Essayli has accepted an appointment to be the United States Attorney for California's Central District.

“I am honored that President Trump and Attorney General (Pam) Bondi have placed their trust in me to serve as United States Attorney for the Central District of California,” Essayli, a former federal prosecutor, said in a news release.

Judiciary Committee Chair Ash Kalra, a progressive Bay Area Democrat, said his best Essayli memory was “whenever he failed to show up [to committee].” “My favorite moments [were] when he was absent, which happened a lot.” One thing is for sure — his absence will be felt on the Assembly floor.