AP, WASHINGTONUS President Donald Trump has spoken with advisers about firing US Attorney General Jeff Sessions, officials said, and yesterday launched a fresh Twitter tirade against the man who was the first US senator to endorse his candidacy. So where is the investigation A.G.”Trump’s intensifying criticism of Sessions has fueled speculation that Sessions might resign even if Trump opts not to fire him. During an event at the White House, Trump ignored a shouted question about whether Sessions should step down. The attorney general said last week he intended to stay in his post. If Trump were to fire Sessions, US Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein would be elevated to the top post on an acting basis.

Source: Taipei Times July 25, 2017 15:56 UTC