1. Rod Rosenstein must resign now

From The Hill: "If Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein has an honorable bone in his body, he'll resign his office before his planned Thursday meeting with President Trump.

2. Here's what Rod Rosenstein's dismissal could mean for Robert Mueller

From Washington Examiner: "Special counsel Robert Mueller could see significant changes to the way his Russia investigation operates."

3. Rod Rosenstein's future is in doubt. Here's how his removal could imperil the Mueller probe

From CBC: "Donald Trump and deputy AG to meet Thursday amid reports Rosenstein could resign or be fired."

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Fulton County Superior Court Judge Robert McBurney — pictured during a hearing Monday, Dec. 15, 2025 — has cleared the way for Georgia's State Election Board to obtain Fulton ballots and other documents from the 2020 election. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)

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Fulton County Superior Court Judge Robert McBurney — pictured during a hearing Monday, Dec. 15, 2025 — has cleared the way for Georgia's State Election Board to obtain Fulton ballots and other documents from the 2020 election. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)

Credit: Arvin Temkar/AJC