Special Counsel Fights Trump Bid to Remove Judge in Election Probe
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U.S. Special Counsel opposed Trump's request to remove Judge Tanya Chutkan from his election case.
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Chutkan made prior statements about Trump's responsibility for the Jan. 6 attack that he argues show bias.
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Prosecutors say her remarks don't meet the high bar for recusal.
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Chutkan has condemned the Capitol attack and given some rioters harsh sentences.
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Chutkan will make the initial decision on whether to step aside from the case.