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doj: matt whitaker as acting attorney general appointment is proper

In 2017, Whitaker made comments questioning and at times criticizing special counsel Robert Mueller probe into the role of Russian agents in the 2016 election, and how Trump campaign may have benefited.. Justice Department official told reporters Wednesday morning that prior to Sessions..

lawyers in federal drug case say whitaker can't prosecute

However, the department on Wednesday released a 20-page internal legal opinion supporting Trump's appointment of Whitaker after former U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions was forced out a week ago. . The move elevated Whitaker over Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein to become the..

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