Talking Points Memo: “The U.S. attorney in Atlanta departed his post Monday, TPM has learned, after previously indicating that he would not leave until Inauguration Day. The reason for U.S. Attorney Byung ‘BJay’ Pak’s change of plans are not clear. In an internal email announcing his departure obtained by TPM, Pak cited only ‘unforeseen circumstances’ as the reason he was leaving Monday rather than Jan. 20. A Justice Department spokesperson declined to comment when TPM reached out about the departure. The White House also declined to comment.”