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The Trump administration fired a U.S. Attorney minutes after federal judges had appointed him to fill a vacant seat.
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Who
Trump Administration, Federal judges, Seattle prosecutor
What
The Trump administration fired a U.S. Attorney minutes after federal judges had appointed him to fill a vacant seat.
When
Thu, 16 Jul 2026 02:15:23 GMT · 4h 0m ago
Where
Seattle ·
Why
The source text does not explicitly state the reason for the firing.
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The firing of a federally appointed U.S. Attorney shortly after their appointment may lead to a legal battle.
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