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Who is acting Attorney General Jeff Rosen?

Feb 22, 2022 · FIRST ON FOX: 14 Republican attorneys general are calling for Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to resign due to the ongoing …

Who is William Barr’s replacement Jeffrey Rosen?

Feb 16, 2022 · Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt, a candidate for the 2022 GOP Senate nomination in his state, speaks with Fox News at CPAC Dallas, on July 10, 2021, in Dallas, Texas. (Fox News) But the ...

Why is the AG’s office looking into a New York police shooting?

Dec 20, 2018 · NEW You can now listen to Fox News articles! Matthew Whitaker took over as acting attorney general after Jeff Sessions announced his resignation from the position on Nov. 7 — hours after a handful...

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He's a former Hawkeye (football star)

Whitaker is proud to be from Iowa, and has deep ties to the state — both personally and professionally.

He's a "respected Republican"

Whitaker is a "respected Republican," according to the Register. He has worn many hats throughout his political career, including serving as co-chairman for former Texas Gov. Rick Perry's 2012 presidential campaign, the newspaper reports.

He previously commented on the possibility of Trump firing Sessions

Whitaker previously suggested Trump could possibly fire Sessions over his disappointment in the attorney general for recusing himself from Russia probe.

When was Rosen confirmed as the deputy attorney general?

When Rosen was first confirmed to the deputy attorney general position in 2019, foreign interference in the 2016 election was still a top political concern, as special counsel Robert Mueller had just released the report on his Russia probe findings.

Who is the head of the Justice Department?

The 2019 Senate confirmation vote fell along party lines, 52-45. Rosen takes over as head of the Justice Department at a time when Trump and his campaign are challenging the results of the presidential election. In August of this year, Rosen warned of possible election interference by foreign actors. While Rosen said that he had not seen evidence ...

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