DOJ leadership shakeup continues as Civil Division chief steps down
The head of the Justice Department's Civil Division, Brett Shumate, has submitted his resignation, becoming the latest DOJ leader to step down following the midterms.
Covered by 2 sources from United States. First reported by ABC News ·
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DOJ leadership shakeup continues as Civil Division chief steps down
The head of the Justice Department's Civil Division, Brett Shumate, has submitted his resignation, becoming the latest DOJ leader to step down following the midterms.
Top lawyer in DOJ's Civil Division is latest in string of resignations
The top lawyer in the Justice Department's Civil Division resigned on Monday, marking the latest in a wave of departures since the midterm elections.
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2 outlets from United States are covering this story: ABC News and CBS News. ABC News published it first, on November 9, 2026; the last outlet to join was CBS News, 7 hours later.
Key names in the coverage: Civil Division, DOJ and Department.
