Matthew Whitaker

Music & Culture

On The Road Again: Musicians Return To The Stage At Exit Zero

12:34pm July 30, 2021

by Sarah Geledi

We take you to the Exit Zero Jazz Festival with three sets from: piano prodigy Matthew Whitaker; New Orleans vocalist Gabrielle Cavassa, and master conguero Pedrito Martinez.

If confirmed, William Barr will lead the Justice Department for the second time in his career; the first was under President George H. W. Bush.

Politics & Government

Senate Sets Mid-January Confirmation Hearings For Attorney General Nominee

6:34am January 03, 2019

by Daniella Cheslow

William Barr, nominated by President Trump to become attorney general, will face the Senate Jan. 15 and 16. If confirmed, Barr will replace acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker.

President Trump talked with reporters on Friday before boarding beginning his trip to Europe. The president said he didn't know the acting attorney general he'd earlier called a "great guy."

Politics & Government

Trump Falsely Claims Not To Know The Man He Hand-Picked As Acting Attorney General

3:54pm November 09, 2018

by Scott Horsley

Trump said on Friday that he doesn't know Matthew Whitaker. Last month on television, the president said not only that he knew him but that he is a "great guy."