Fourth DOJ official resigns within a week after midterms

The Department of Justice experienced its fourth resignation in the week following the midterm elections, with Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Division Brett Shumate stepping down on Monday, The Hill reported.

The Civil Division, which Shumate led, manages a wide range of cases and has seen notable turnover during the Trump administration due to increasing caseloads, according to The Hill.

Under Shumate's leadership, the division pursued significant legal matters, though specific cases were not detailed in the report.

This wave of resignations highlights ongoing changes within the DOJ in the post-midterm period, reflecting broader shifts in the department's leadership.

What happens next regarding leadership replacements or impacts on the division's caseload was not specified in the report.