US justice figure quits

DEPUTY Attorney-General Rod Rosenstein submitted his resignation on Monday after a two-year run defined by his appointment of a special counsel to investigate connections between President Donald Trump’s campaign and Russia.

His last day will be May 11, ending a tumultuous relationship with Mr Trump and a tenure that involved some of the most consequential, even chaotic, moments of the president’s administration.

Mr Rosenstein’s departure had been expected following the confirmation of William Barr as Attorney-General.