The Justice Department on Wednesday released an internal legal opinion supporting the legality of Matthew Whitaker's appointment as acting attorney general.

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Maryland Attorney General Brian E. Frosh’s bid for a court order that  Matthew G. Whitaker be ousted as acting U.S. attorney general in favor of Deputy AG Rod J. Rosenstein may be just as personal as political. In announcing his ...

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Maryland is arguing that President Donald Trump sidestepped the Constitution and the Justice Department's succession plan by elevating Matthew Whitaker to the top job.

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A federal appeals court heard arguments Thursday about whether special counsel Robert Mueller's appointment to lead the Russia investigation was constitutional.

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