Rod Rosenstein
EXCERPT
Trump Fired James Comey and Shot Himself in the Foot
In this passage from his absorbing new book, ‘The Apprentice,’ Washington Post reporter Greg Miller unpacks the fallout from Trump’s decision to fire FBI Director James Comey.
HISTORY LESSON
What Watergate Teaches Us About Trump and Impeachment
Oscar-winning filmmaker Charles Ferguson, whose new film and miniseries ‘Watergate’ opens in L.A. on Oct. 19, writes about why impeaching a president is far tougher these days.
KISS THE RING
Trump Is Drawing Rosenstein Into a Loyalty Test
The president frames the deputy attorney general’s future around their ‘relationship,’ not faithfulness to the Constitution. This threatens Mueller, even if his boss isn’t fired.
CHAOS
Rosenstein Rumors Have Justice Dept. Bracing for ‘Doomsday’
He is meeting with President Trump on Thursday.
PAUSE BUTTON
Trump Lawyers: Pause the Mueller Probe if Rosenstein Is Gone
It’s not even clear yet if the deputy attorney general is actually going anywhere. But Trump’s lawyers still want his exit to block, if temporarily, the Russia investigation.
TAPEGATE
Lisa Page Took Rosenstein’s Trump Tape Talk Seriously
Two sources told The Daily Beast that FBI lawyer Lisa Page was present for Rod Rosenstein’s comments on secret recordings and did not believe he was joking or being sarcastic.
LORDY, TAPES
Trump's Ready for Justice ‘Jihad’ After Rosenstein Report
"Most people here are talking about the very real possibility that Rod is on his way out,” said one senior Justice official.