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Firing of top prosecutor in Seattle tests limits of Trump’s power

First publishedJul 17, 10:00 UTC

Last updatedJul 17, 19:18 UTC · 2m ago

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Firing of top prosecutor in Seattle tests limits of Trump’s power

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The Trump administration’s latest firing of a U.S. attorney is intensifying the Justice Department’s assertion of presidential control over prosecutorial picks.

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The Trump administration’s latest firing of a U.S. attorney is intensifying the Justice Department’s assertion of presidential control over prosecutorial picks. Roger Rogoff was sacked Wednesday as the top federal prosecutor in Seattle after a panel of 17 judges appointed him. The firing made good on the warning from acting Attorney General Todd Blanche that the...

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What's the story?: The Trump administration’s latest firing of a U.S. attorney is intensifying the Justice Department’s assertion of presidential control over prosecutorial picks.
How widely is it covered?: 1 outlet, average source rating 7.0/10.
When was it last updated?: 2m ago.

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