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Blanche’s Confirmation Under Fire | Wilmington News
Acting AG Todd Blanche’s Senate confirmation is heating up as senators grill him over controversial U.S. attorney appointments — most notably the abrupt firing of Seattle’s newly sworn-in U.S. attorney, Roger Rogoff, just hours after his appointment by local judges. Blanche publicly criticized the judges for not consulting the administration, sparking outrage and legal questions. Rogoff, a seasoned prosecutor, is now considering legal action, adding fuel to a broader national debate over who holds the power to appoint federal prosecutors — with similar clashes already surfacing in New Jersey…
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