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Urgent: Trump sacks acting attorney general for refusing to enforce immigration order - White House

Xinhua, January 31, 2017 Adjust font size:

U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday night fired acting Attorney General Sally Yates, hours after she ordered the Justice Department not to defend his temporary ban on refugee and immigration that sparked nationwide protests and worldwide criticism. Endi