There is a federal law that governs how vacant / open positions get filled when a federal government official, dies, resigns, is fired, or incapacitated. This Vacancy Act will only allow Whitaker, the new Acting Attorney General, to stay in his post for 210 day (7...
As I wrote recently, Whitaker’s days are numbered — literally. He was appointed under the federal Vacancy Act which allows him to serve for only 210 days. As of today, he has a maximum of 180 days remaining, but it was just reported today that the...
The Senate’s Kavanaugh Confirmation Process: Lost Opportunities The process regarding the accusations against Judge Kavanagh has failed. The Senate Judiciary Committee is conducting itself in a manner that is inconsistent with a search for the truth. The...
There is much debate about whether Robert Mueller can or should serve the president with a subpoena, forcing him to testify before the grand jury. The president would undoubtedly fight a subpoena, causing litigation delays, with the case likely winding its way up to...
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