Press Play with Madeleine Brand
What’s next for Rod Rosenstein and Brett Kavanaugh?
We ask what happens if Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein resigns or is fired later this week. We also discuss Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, who is facing a second allegation of sexual misconduct.
By Madeleine Brand • • 46m ListenImage of Rob Rosenstein courtesy of The Internet Education Foundation
In this episode
5 storiesWhat will happen to Rod Rosenstein?
Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein was at the White House this morning. Reports say he is expected to resign or be fired. Apparently that hasn’t happened yet.
Read the story9 minIf Rod Rosenstein is out, what will it mean for Robert Mueller’s Russia probe?
Rod Rosenstein still has his job... for now. We ask what happens if he resigns or is fired later this week when he meets with President Trump.
Read the story9 minUse of public benefits could imperil green card applications
Over the weekend, the Trump administration issued new rules that could change immigration policy. People who’ve been on public assistance or who may be on public assistance in the future could be denied green cards.
Read the story8 minThe many lives of Jane Fonda
Jane Fonda has had many roles on and off screen, and many identities: girl next door, sex kitten, political activist, fitness guru. A new documentary explores these various incarnations. It’s called “Jane Fonda in 5 Acts.”
Read the story14 minWith LA’s water policy change, ranchers in Eastern Sierra say their way of life is threatened
Citing climate change, LA water officials are turning off the tap for ranchers hundreds of miles from here. The LA Department of Water and Power owns land east of Yosemite, near Crowley Lake.
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