Before reading the article:

What does the United States attorney general do? Why is this government position important? (If you’re not sure, look it up here.)

Next, watch the short video above and answer these questions:

• Who did President Trump force to resign from his cabinet on Wednesday?

• Why has Mr. Trump held a “grudge” against this person since almost the beginning of his presidency?

• What does the word “recuse” mean? Why is it relevant to this story?

Now, read the article, “Jeff Sessions Is Forced Out as Attorney General as Trump Installs Loyalist,” and answer the following questions:

1. President Trump tapped Matthew G. Whitaker to replace Mr. Sessions as acting attorney general. What do we learn about Mr. Whitaker from the article?

2. Robert S. Mueller III is leading a special counsel investigation into Russia’s interference in the 2016 presidential election. Why did Democrats quickly demand on Wednesday that Mr. Whitaker also remove himself from taking charge of the special counsel’s Russia inquiry?