Prosecutor brought in to lead investigation of Trump foes tells AP that he has resigned

John Durham, the prosecutor appointed to lead a Justice Department investigation into the origins of the inquiry into potential ties between the 2016 Trump campaign and Russia, has resigned from his post. The investigation focused on whether former law enforcement and intelligence officials conspired against President Donald Trump.

Durham’s departure marks the conclusion of his tenure overseeing the probe, which examined the conduct of officials during the initial investigation into the Trump campaign. The resignation follows the completion of his work regarding the inquiry into the actions of government personnel.