Trump fires Rosenstein and/or Mueller, a big issue arrises about impeachment. ... I think Trump punted on FISA because Rosenstein told him Mueller would be done sooner. ..…

Rosenstein had overseen the Mueller probe since March 2017, when Sessions recused himself due to his involvement in Trump's presidential campaign while a senator from Alabama. . ... The opinion asks the federal judge to issue an order replacing Whitaker with Rosenstein. . . . . . . . ..…

The move elevated Whitaker over Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein to become the officer without Senate confirmation.. ... The state of Maryland has also challenged Whitaker's appointment, arguing that the post must be held by Senate-confirmed official such as Rosenstein, and..…

Sessions recusal left oversight of Russia probe in the hands of No Justice Department, Rod Rosenstein. Maryland argues that Rosenstein should have succeeded Sessions under federal succession law that vests full in the attorney should the office of attorney general become vacant.. ..…