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Exclusive: Tense phone call and resignation upend Justice Department probe into Trump’s top foes

Joe diGenova, the prosecutor overseeing a Justice Department conspiracy probe into former officials targeting President Trump, resigned after a tense phone call with Attorney General Todd Blanche regarding his handling of classified materials and staffing. DiGenova's resignation occurred as investigators presented a witness to a grand jury, potentially delaying an inquiry that Justice Department officials now expect to gain momentum.
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Monday, September 14, 2026 at 05:05 AM EDT
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