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Whitaker Tells Congress He Hasn’t Interfered With Mueller Probe

ERIC TUCKER and MARY CLARE JALONICK / The Associated Press Feb 8, 2019 Newly empowered Democrats grill the acting attorney general, whose appointment they suspect was aimed at suppressing investigations of the president. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Whitaker Committee Testimony Uncertain Amid Subpoena Threat

MARY CLARE JALONICK and ERIC TUCKER / The Associated Press Feb 6, 2019 It is unclear whether and under what conditions the Acting Attorney General would appear Friday before the House Judiciary Committee. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

5 Reasons Trump Won’t Fire Mueller

Bill Blum / Truthdig Dec 3, 2018 Despite talk about presidential authority to fire members of the executive branch, the special counsel isn’t going anywhere anytime soon. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Are We About to Face Our Gravest Constitutional Crisis?

Chris Hedges and Mr. Fish / Truthdig Nov 19, 2018 Trump has a few weeks left to fire Mueller and seize despotic power. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Acting Attorney General’s Appointment Challenged in Court

ERIC TUCKER / The Associated Press Nov 13, 2018 Maryland argues that the president sidestepped the Constitution and the Justice Department by elevating Matthew Whitaker to the top job. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

The Mueller Probe Is in Grave Danger

Marjorie Cohn / Truthout Nov 12, 2018 With the appointment of Matthew Whitaker as attorney general, Trump has empowered one of the special prosecutor's fiercest critics. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Hundreds of Thousands Protest Trump’s Interference in Mueller Probe

Jon Queally / Common Dreams Nov 9, 2018 In towns and cities across the country, American citizens take to the streets to remind their president that he is not above the law. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Ruth Bader Ginsburg, 85, Hospitalized After Taking Fall

MARK SHERMAN / The Associated Press Nov 8, 2018 The Supreme Court justice, who says she has no plans to retire, is currently under observation after tests revealed she broke three ribs. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )