The Department of Justice plans to seek the resignation of most U.S. attorneys appointed by former President Trump
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The transition between administrations is expected to affect 56 U.S. attorneys confirmed by the Senate, a senior Justice official told CNN. The official said the calls for such resignations could start as early as Tuesday.
The official said the process was expected to take weeks, but did not indicate when the resignations would take effect. Department officials are reportedly planning a call with U.S. attorneys for the transition.
But President Biden
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Special advice John DurhamJohn DurhamEx FBI Attorney Gets 1 Year Trial for Editing Email in Trump Campaign Sin Trump says he declassifies more documents in Russia without Kevin Clinesmith doing wrong, but why is he the FBI boss? MORE, appointed by former Attorney General William Barr
Bill BarrPsaki aims to explain Biden’s comments with praise for ‘the vast majority’ of FBI agents. More than 40 lawmakers are signing a letter urging Merrick Garland to prioritize the abolition of the death penalty., will also be asked to continue its investigation into the origins of the previous investigation into the Trump campaign’s ties with Russia. But he will resign as U.S. Attorney for the District of Connecticut.
The Department of Justice did not immediately return The Hill’s request for comment.
The step of seeking the resignation of the U.S. attorneys from a previous administration is considered a mostly routine step.
Trump’s first attorney general, Jeff Sessions
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Acting U.S. Attorney Michael DC Sherwin, a career prosecutor appointed by Barr, is also expected to continue investigating the January 6 riot in the Capitol.
Bid chose it Merrick Garland
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The House charged Trump a week before the end of his presidency, on a charge of inciting violence at the Capitol on Jan. 6 that resulted in five deaths. Trump’s legal team has called on the Senate to dismiss the trial, saying the attempt is unconstitutional because he no longer holds office.