Maryland sues Trump administration to stop Matthew Whitaker running the Justice Department
as acting attorney general, arguing that Donald Trump overstepped his constitutional authority in doing so. President Trump named Mr Whitaker as acting attorney general after forecing former Attorney General to resign just a day after the midterm elections last week, sparking concern that special counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation into Russian meddling in the 2016 election could be in jeopardy under the temporary leadership. Maryland Attorney General Brian Frosh filed the motion challenge to Mr Trump’s appointment on Tuesday, saying ...
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