… case tests whether a president can fire a U.S. attorney appointed by federal judges — with decades-old precedent looming over the fight.Obama-appointed Judge Stanley Bastian blocked Trump’s firing of Seattle U.S. Attorney Roger Rogoff and ordered the administration to restore him to the job.
— Fox News Politics (@foxnewspolitics) October 2, 2026
The White House blasted the ruling as judicial overreach. DOJ says it will seek an immediate stay and appeal.
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We disagree with the decision and intend to seek an immediate stay and will appeal. https://t.co/20Blq1kzQO
— DOJ Rapid Response (@DOJRR47) October 1, 2026