Gen. Jeff Sessions' request to resign along with other U.S. attorneys appointed by President Obama. Preet Bharara said he had received assurances last year from President Trump and Sessions that they wanted him to stay on, according to a person with knowledge of Bharara's actions. The person wasn't authorized to comment publicly on the matter and spoke to the Associated Press on condition of anonymity. Representatives for Bharara's office declined to comment after word that Bharara's name was included on Sessions' list. 11:43 a.m.: This story was updated with Bharara saying he was fired.

Source: Los Angeles Times March 11, 2017 19:26 UTC