The Trump administration is trying to oust the Manhattan US Attorney. The office is conducting investigations into Trump associates and interests.

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• US Attorney General Barr announced in a late-night statement that the US Attorney for the Southern District of New York Geoffrey Berman was resigning.
• Shortly after the announcement, Berman released his own statement saying he had not resigned and had "no intention" of stepping down.
• "Until then, our investigations will move forward without delay or interruption," Berman said. "I cherish every day that I work with the men and women of this Office to pursue justice without fear or favor — and intend to ensure that this Office's important cases continue unimpeded."
• The SDNY is conducting or has conducted multiple investigations into Trump associates and other interests linked to the president.
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In a surprising Friday night standoff, US Attorney General William Barr is at odds with US Attorney of the Southern District of New York Geoffrey Berman.

Barr announced in a late-night statement that Berman was resigning and that President Donald Trump intended to appoint Jay Clayton, chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission, in his place. In the interim, beginning on July 3, US Attorney for the District of New Jersey Craig Carpenito would fill in.

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