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Senior Politics Reporter, Vox
Senior Politics Reporter, Vox
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Andrew Prokop
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Press Play with Madeleine Brand
Is it constitutional to appoint Matthew Whitaker as acting attorney general? As the acting attorney general, Matthew Whitaker will oversee the Mueller investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election. But he hasn’t been confirmed by the Senate. President Trump is distancing himself today from Whitaker, as more information comes out about Whitaker’s extreme positions on religion and the courts.
Press Play with Madeleine Brand
White House staff secretary resigns amid domestic abuse allegations White House Deputy Press Secretary Raj Shah today told reporters that the White House could have done better over the last few days in how they dealt with the situation surrounding Rob Porter. Porter announced Wednesday he was stepping down as staff secretary -- after two of his ex-wives accused him of emotional and physical abuse.
Press Play with Madeleine Brand
After conflicting testimonies, could Jeff Sessions be on his way out? Attorney General Jeff Sessions testified before the House Judiciary Committee today. He faced questions about the Trump campaign’s contacts with Russia, the possibility of the Justice Department launching investigations into Hillary Clinton, and embattled Republican Senate candidate Roy Moore.
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Press Play with Madeleine Brand
Raining money in Sacramento: Gov. Newsom unveils his first budget Governor Gavin Newsom has unveiled his first budget, which includes billions of more dollars for schools, poor families, and the homeless. Newsom says he’s going to “lean in” where others are backing away. He’s also promising more funds for fire protection and for communities that have lost a big property tax base.
Second Opinion
How do physicians assistants and nurse practitioner come with physicians on meaningful outcomes? It is high time to throw out the current model of medical training and look to designing a health care system that really works and is affordable.
LA Observed
As teachers strike, political heavyweights bide their time The L.A. teachers' strike is now well underway and both sides are waiting to see who will budge. Others are looking to their elected leaders, from L.A. Mayor Eric Garcetti to newly minted Governor Gavin Newsom, for help. But can they make a difference, especially with an issue that has so much at stake?