Senate Democrats want Acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker to testify before the Judiciary Committee, questioning whether his appointment is constitutional and expressing concern about his oversight of the Russia investigation.
Sens. Dianne Feinstein, the top Democrat on the Judiciary panel, and fellow member Mazie Hirono raised their concerns separately to committee Chairman Charles Grassley. The Iowa Republican said he’d be open to talking about Whitaker appearing.
President Donald Trump “appointed his friend against all laws, rules, and practices as a way to stop or slow” special counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation into Russia meddling in the 2016 presidential election won by ...
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