Jeff sessions news

Here are some recent news articles and updates about Jeff Sessions:

Recent News:

  1. Resignation: Jeff Sessions resigned as Attorney General on November 7, 2018, at the request of President Donald Trump. Sessions had been a key figure in Trump's administration, but his departure was seen as a major shake-up.
  2. Confirmation Hearings: Sessions was confirmed as Attorney General on February 8, 2017, by a vote of 52-47 in the Senate. His confirmation was marked by controversy, with some Democrats opposing his nomination due to his views on civil rights and his involvement in the Trump campaign.
  3. Russia Investigation: Sessions was a key figure in the Russia investigation, and his testimony before Congress was scrutinized by lawmakers. He denied any wrongdoing and said he had not colluded with Russia during the 2016 election.
  4. Border Security: Sessions was a strong advocate for border security and immigration enforcement, and he implemented several policies aimed at reducing illegal immigration.
  5. Criminal Justice Reform: Sessions was a vocal opponent of criminal justice reform, and he rolled back several Obama-era policies aimed at reducing mass incarceration and addressing racial disparities in the criminal justice system.

Recent Quotes:

  1. On his resignation: "I am proud of the accomplishments we have made, and I am proud of the men and women of the Department of Justice who have worked tirelessly to uphold the law and protect the American people."
  2. On the Russia investigation: "I have always believed that the investigation was a witch hunt, and I have always believed that the allegations of collusion were baseless."
  3. On border security: "We must secure our borders and protect our citizens from the threats of illegal immigration, drug trafficking, and terrorism."

Recent Interviews:

  1. Fox News: Sessions appeared on Fox News in November 2018, where he discussed his resignation and his time as Attorney General.
  2. CNN: Sessions was interviewed by CNN in February 2018, where he discussed the Russia investigation and his views on criminal justice reform.
  3. The New York Times: Sessions was interviewed by The New York Times in January 2018, where he discussed his views on immigration and border security.

Recent Articles:

  1. The New York Times: "Jeff Sessions, Trump's Attorney General, Resigns" (November 7, 2018)
  2. The Washington Post: "Jeff Sessions's tumultuous tenure as attorney general comes to an end" (November 7, 2018)
  3. CNN: "Jeff Sessions's legacy: A mixed bag on criminal justice reform" (February 8, 2019)