Back to all news
Politics

Controversial attorney Ed Martin leaving Justice Department

The Hill·August 21, 2026·1 min read
Controversial attorney Ed Martin leaving Justice Department

Ed Martin, head of the Justice Department's Weaponization Working Group and U.S. pardon attorney, is leaving the department, capping a chaotic tenure in the Trump administration. Martin faced a string of controversies since joining, including failing to advance as a nominee. His departure marks the end of a contentious period for the department.

Read at The Hill
Daily crypto arcade

Read the news, then play it.

Chainshorts turns crypto headlines into a daily game. Catch up in 60 words, then jump into daily lucky draws for a shot at the pot.

Open ChainshortsGet it on the Solana dApp Store