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justice department defends whitaker appointment as acting attorney

Justice Department defended the appointment of Matt Whitaker to serve as acting attorney general, saying Wednesday that the selection was legal and that White House was given that advice beforehand.. Steven Engel, attorney for Office of Legal Counsel, said in 20-page written opinion that..

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