Fired U.S. attorney sues Trump, seeking to stay in post until successor named

Roger Rogoff, sworn in as U.S. attorney for the Western District of Washington, was fired after about 54 minutes and has sued the Trump administration, arguing the firing was unlawful and asking to remain in his post until a permanent nominee is named and confirmed; the lawsuit centers on the Appointments Clause and federal appointment rules, while the DOJ and White House say the president can appoint and fire acting U.S. attorneys and district courts can appoint temporary replacements.