Justice Department in a State of Upheaval Despite the resignation of Kyle Sampson, Attorney General Alberto Gonzales's chief of staff, on Monday, the Justice Department initially took steps to establish him as a lawyer elsewhere in the department. On Tuesday, he left the Justice Department entirely.

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Justice Department in a State of Upheaval

Justice Department in a State of Upheaval

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Despite the resignation of Kyle Sampson, Attorney General Alberto Gonzales's chief of staff, on Monday, the Justice Department initially took steps to establish him as a lawyer elsewhere in the department. On Tuesday, he left Justice Department entirely.

There are plans for officials from the Justice Department and White House to testify before Congress next week.