Psssst. The 210 day appointment deadline from the February 10, 2018 departure of Rachel Brand as Associate Attorney General runs on Saturday, September 8, 2018.
the assistant (Jesse) automatically filled the vacancy. the clock has the same deadline regardless of who is acting as the aag.
there can be up to 2 additional 210 day periods after failed nominations/appointments. pic related. but a nomination/appointment needs to occur by the approaching deadline.