Trump fires U.S. attorney in Washington on heels of court appointment
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In a surprising move, President Trump dismissed Roger Rogoff as U.S. attorney for the Western District of Washington just days after Rogoff was appointed by federal judges to the position. This abrupt action highlights ongoing tensions between the executive branch and judicial appointments, potentially impacting the administration's control over federal prosecutors. The firing raises questions about the future of judicial independence and the influence of political pressures on key legal appointments.
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