In the Senate, Democrats have announced they’re planning to subpoena five senior Justice Department officials as part of the investigation into the dismissals of eight U.S. attorneys. Those called to testify will likely include the chief of staff to Attorney General Alberto Gonzales. Meanwhile, Republican Senator Pete Domenici of New Mexico has hired a defense attorney as the scandal unfolds. His choice has raised eyebrows. Domenici’s new lawyer is K. Lee Blalack. Blalack represented the jailed former Republican Congressmember Randy “Duke” Cunningham in his corruption case. Cunningham’s prosecutor, Carol Lam of San Diego, was among the eight U.S. attorneys to lose their jobs. Some have speculated Lam was ousted as punishment for leading the case against Cunningham.