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White House Fires Roger Rogoff, Ignites Senate Backlash

7/16/2026

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The White House fired Roger Rogoff (U.S. attorney, Western District of Washington) on July 15, 2026, invoking 28 U.S.C. § 541(c) and Article II.
Todd Blanche (Attorney General) told Senate Judiciary Committee judges do not pick U.S. attorneys, citing Article II.
David Estudillo (District Judge) wrote July 8 letter to Blanche citing 28 U.S.C. § 546(d) as basis for appointing Rogoff.
Patty Murray (D-WA) condemned the firing as bypassing advice-and-consent.
Roger Rogoff said will sue and retained HKM Employment Attorneys LLP.

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The White House fired Roger Rogoff (U.S. attorney, Western District of Washington) on July 15, 2026, invoking 28 U.S.C. § 541(c) and Article II.
Todd Blanche (Attorney General) told Senate Judiciary Committee judges do not pick U.S. attorneys, citing Article II.
David Estudillo (District Judge) wrote July 8 letter to Blanche citing 28 U.S.C. § 546(d) as basis for appointing Rogoff.
Patty Murray (D-WA) condemned the firing as bypassing advice-and-consent.
Roger Rogoff said will sue and retained HKM Employment Attorneys LLP.