| Source | Chicago Tribune |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | Jan. 30, 2026, 6 a.m. |
| Last Updated | Jan. 30, 2026, 6 a.m. |
| Original URL | https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/01/30/today-in-history-sally-yates-fired/ |
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Today is Friday, Jan. 30, the 30th day of 2026. There are 335 days left in the
year.
Today in history:
On Jan. 30, 2017, President Donald Trump fired Acting U.S. Attorney General
Sally Yates after she publicly questioned the constitutionality of his refugee
and immigration ban and refused to defen...