Who is the Lead Federal Prosecutor in Western Washington? That Depends on Who You Ask, and That’s Terrifying

Federal judges in Western Washington appointed veteran attorney Roger Rogoff as US Attorney this morning, but President Trump fired him within hours. The judges appointed Rogoff after Trump’s unconfirmed pick, Charles Floyd, remained blocked by senators Patty Murray and Maria Cantwell. Rogoff says he’s considering a lawsuit, setting up a major legal showdown over who controls federal prosecutions affecting Burien residents.