Attorney General William Barr Resigns From Justice Department

On Monday, President Donald Trump tweeted that Attorney General William Barr is resigning from the Justice Department (DOJ), effective Dec. 23. Deputy Attorney General Jeff Rosen will become Acting Attorney General, and Richard Donoghue will become Deputy Attorney General. In his resignation letter, Barr praised Trump's handling of the COVID-19 vaccine, border security and China, and said that Trump was a victim of partisan attacks. Barr's resignation was widely covered by outlets across the political spectrum. Coverage from left-and center-rated outlets tended to focus on the recent tension between Barr and the president, while right-rated outlets tended to highlight Barr's history in his role as Attorney General.