"William Barr has attacked the Mueller investigation and supported investigating Trump's political opponents. It's no wonder Trump nominated him to become the next attorney general."

"Trump's attempt to be his own judge and jury is inconsistent with the rule of law and democracy."

"Trump's plan, starting now: Fire Sessions, fire Rosenstein, then fire Mueller. Suppress Mueller investigation."

The president continues to lie about his responsibility for the so-called "zero tolerance" policy

Former FBI Deputy Director, just two days from retirement, says termination by Attorney General Jeff Sessions was result of events he "witnessed in the aftermath of the firing of James Comey"

"Some of Trump's close advisers and friends fear a face-to-face interview with Mueller could put the president in legal jeopardy."

"Red alert," warns Drug Policy Alliance, "Attorney General Jeff Sessions is going after legalized marijuana." 

"Now it's time to build on this progress," said one migrant rights campaigner. "We're ready to work with the administration to create an asylum system that provides every person a fair opportunity to apply for protection."

The move targeted a May 2017 directive requiring recipients of a $250 million law enforcement grant pool to cooperate with immigration authorities. 

"Just when you think the Trump administration can't sink any lower, it does."