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Justice Department Shake-Up: Antitrust Officials Fired Amid Turmoil

7/29/2025

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In a dramatic shake-up, two prominent antitrust officials from the Justice Department, Roger Alford and Bill Rinner, were abruptly fired due to rising tensions and allegations of insubordination. Their exits raise questions about the leadership of Assistant Attorney General Gail Slater, who, despite some backing, is under fire for her management of high-stakes investigations into major corporations.

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In a dramatic shake-up, two prominent antitrust officials from the Justice Department, Roger Alford and Bill Rinner, were abruptly fired due to rising tensions and allegations of insubordination. Their exits raise questions about the leadership of Assistant Attorney General Gail Slater, who, despite some backing, is under fire for her management of high-stakes investigations into major corporations.