Top US prosecutor in Seattle sues Trump, Blanche over quick ‘unlawful’ firing

Roger Rogoff, a federal prosecutor in Seattle, is suing President Trump and Attorney General William Barr over his abrupt firing just an hour after being appointed. This legal challenge could set a precedent for the power dynamics between the executive branch and court-appointed U.S. attorneys, raising questions about the limits of presidential authority in such appointments. The case's outcome could have significant implications for future judicial appointments and the checks and balances within the U.S. government. Rogoff's lawsuit underscores the tensions between the executive and judicial branches over presidential control over federal prosecutors.