Seattle U.S. Attorney Appointed Then Fired | San Francisco News

A Seattle federal judge panel unanimously appointed Roger Rogoff, a respected prosecutor and former judge, as U.S. Attorney — only for him to be fired hours later, sparking a major power struggle between the courts and the executive branch. Rogoff, sworn in after years of collaboration with the judges, was seen as a trusted choice — but the Acting U.S. Attorney General accused the judges of skipping standard consultation with the administration. This isn’t an isolated incident; similar court-appointed prosecutors have been dismissed across districts, revealing a growing tension over who controls top federal prosecutorial roles — and what happens when the President’s preferred candidates aren’t in charge. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/47a045b81fcccd0d