From Mattis to McMaster: 26 senior officials who departed the Trump admin in 2018
The Trump administration averaged just over two departures of senior officials a month in 2018. Continue reading
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Democrat lawsuit claims Matthew Whitaker’s appointment as acting AG is unconstitutional
Three Senate Democrats filed a lawsuit Monday arguing that Acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker’s appointment is unconstitutional and asking a federal judge to remove him. Continue reading
What is a constitutional crisis — and is the U.S. in one?
With the recent appointment of Matthew Whitaker as attorney general, U.S. President Donald Trump may be making moves to ensure his power goes unchecked. Continue reading
‘Saturday Night Live’ cold open has Jeff Sessions saying his final goodbyes
Jeff Sessions tearfully packs up his belongings and says goodbye to the Department of Justice in ‘Saturday Night Live”s latest cold open. Continue reading
‘I don’t know Matt Whitaker,’ Trump says after appointing him as acting attorney general
U.S. President Donald Trump is moving to distance himself from Matthew Whitaker as he faces criticism over his choice for acting attorney general. Continue reading
Trump’s new attorney general advised company that scammed investors out of thousands: reports
By Jesse Ferreras Online Journalist
The company, World Patent Marketing, was ordered to pay $26 million earlier this year. Continue reading
New U.S. attorney general has been critical of Mueller investigation in past
Whitaker was announced as the new attorney general on Wednesday afternoon. Continue reading
At Donald Trump’s request, Jeff Sessions resigns as attorney general
The announcement, made via Twitter Wednesday afternoon, comes less than a day after the U.S. midterm elections. Continue reading
Mueller investigation may get more protection after Democrats take the House
The Democrats have taken a hold of the House of Resprenstatives, meaning Robert Mueller’s Russia investigation (which went quiet in the final weeks before the 2018 midterm elections) may gain some protection. Continue reading
Top lawmakers to interview Rosenstein over reports he secretly taped Trump
The announcement on Thursday that Rosenstein will sit for a transcribed interview Oct. 24 comes after weeks of negotiations over the meeting. Continue reading