In an April 1967 speech called “Beyond Vietnam,” Kingcalled the war their advance. There are multiple theories on the rationale for the pause, buta popular theory Russian President Vladimir Putin responded to the new sanctions passed by Congress and expected to be signed by Donald Trump. In what theNew York Timesreferred to him to remain in his role. They expressed concern that, if Sessions is replaced with a new Trump hire, that Attorney General could take control of the investigation from Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein (who is only in charge because of Sessions’s recusal) and potentially influence it per Trump’s requests. “There was a time earlier in his tenure that I called him on to resign,” Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR) said, according to CNN. “At this point, I would have to determine the consequences knowing the president may be trying to obstruct justice.”