Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) and Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) think Attorney General Jeff Sessions is on his way out — and they seem ready to replace him.
Amid President Trump's escalating frustration with Sessions, Graham told reporters Thursday it's time for a "fresh voice" to lead the Justice Department, Bloomberg reports. Judiciary Committee chair Grassley seems to agree, also saying Thursday that he'll make time for the committee to hear new nominees for attorney general. It all could reportedly go down as soon as the midterm elections are over.
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