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Summary

This document contains the underlying data for a Vox news article from September 24, 2018, analyzing the political uncertainty surrounding Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein. The article discusses conflicting reports about his potential firing or resignation, his critical role in overseeing Special Counsel Robert Mueller's investigation, and a scheduled meeting with President Trump. The situation was reportedly triggered by a New York Times report about Rosenstein's past discussions of secretly recording the president.

People (9)

Name Role Context
Rod Rosenstein Deputy Attorney General
Subject of the article; his job security was in question. He oversaw the Mueller investigation.
Andrew Prokop Author
Author of the Vox article.
Robert Mueller Special Counsel
Led the Russia investigation, a probe overseen by Rod Rosenstein.
President Trump President of the United States
Reportedly considered firing Rosenstein and was scheduled to meet with him. Had previously fired James Comey.
James Comey Former FBI Director
Was fired by President Trump, an event which preceded Rosenstein reportedly discussing recording the president.
Jeff Sessions Attorney General
Recused himself from the Russia investigation, which led to Rosenstein overseeing it.
Paul Manafort Political consultant
Mentioned for having recently agreed to cooperate with the special counsel's team.
Alex Wong Photographer
Credited for a photo by Getty Images.
Drew Angerer Photographer
Credited for a photo by Getty Images.

Organizations (6)

Name Type Context
Vox.com
The publisher of the news article.
White House
Stated that Rosenstein would meet with President Trump. Rosenstein was seen leaving the White House.
Justice Department
The department where Rod Rosenstein was Deputy Attorney General and was responsible for its day-to-day running.
FBI (Federal Bureau of Investigation)
Formerly led by James Comey.
New York Times
Published a report that Rosenstein had discussed recording President Trump and invoking the 25th Amendment.
Getty Images
Photo agency credited in the article captions.

Timeline (4 events)

2017 (described as 'last year')
President Trump fired FBI Director James Comey.
2017 (described as 'last year')
Following Comey's firing, Rosenstein reportedly discussed secretly recording President Trump and invoking the 25th Amendment. Rosenstein disputed the report.
2018-09-24
A 'frenzy' of conflicting media reports about whether Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein was fired or had resigned.
Washington D.C.
Early September 2018 (described as 'a week and a half' prior)
Paul Manafort agreed to cooperate with the special counsel's team.
Paul Manafort Robert Mueller's team

Locations (1)

Location Context
Location Rod Rosenstein was seen leaving on Monday, September 24, 2018, and the location for a planned meeting with P...

Relationships (4)

Rod Rosenstein Supervisor Robert Mueller
The text states Rosenstein 'appointed Mueller and continues to oversee the Russia investigation' and calls him 'special counsel Robert Mueller’s boss'.
Rod Rosenstein Subordinate President Trump
Rosenstein is the Deputy Attorney General in Trump's administration. The article details the tense dynamic, including Trump's repeated discussions of firing Rosenstein and a planned meeting between them.
Rod Rosenstein Subordinate Jeff Sessions
Rosenstein is the Deputy Attorney General, serving under Attorney General Jeff Sessions.
Paul Manafort Cooperator with investigation Robert Mueller
The text states that 'Paul Manafort agreed to cooperate with the special counsel’s team'.

Key Quotes (3)

"Is Rod Rosenstein fired, resigning, or staying? The drama, explained."
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"Dueling leaks told many different stories on Monday."
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"The precipitating incident for Monday’s drama, though, was a New York Times report that, after Trump fired FBI Director James Comey last year, Rosenstein discussed the possibility of secretly recording the president of invoking the 25th Amendment to remove him from office."
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