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.
By Madeleine Brand • • 1 min readAs 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.
The full episode
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Fleeing the Woolsey Fire- 0:00What we know about the Woolsey Fire
- 9:48Battle over Florida midterm recount is reminiscent of 2000 presidential election
- 19:32Millions of ballots remain uncounted in California, which could mean trouble for Republicans
- 26:14Is it constitutional to appoint Matthew Whitaker as acting attorney general?You’re reading this
- 34:08How does Benedict Cumberbatch do as the Grinch?
The full episode
4 of 5Fleeing the Woolsey Fire- 0:00What we know about the Woolsey Fire
- 9:48Battle over Florida midterm recount is reminiscent of 2000 presidential election
- 19:32Millions of ballots remain uncounted in California, which could mean trouble for Republicans
- 26:14Is it constitutional to appoint Matthew Whitaker as acting attorney general?You’re reading this
- 34:08How does Benedict Cumberbatch do as the Grinch?