Rep. Joe Neguse is concerned in the development of cannabis as a method to provide Americans relief from medical conditions. Whitaker states there are some foreign treaties they are working with regarding cannabis. 

November 7th was the day Whitaker learned of the resignation of Former AG Sessions. 

Whitaker states as he has through the entire hearing that he will not comment on any conversation with the president.

"The Vacancy Act" dictates the DOJ follow a specific succession. The Representative asked Whitaker if he knew of that law. "The Succession Statue" is his defense in accepting his placement into the Acting AG position.

The Succession Statue? I can't find any Succession Statue with the DOJ. There is a Succession Act which states the progression of the replacement of the president should the president no longer be able to serve.

Once again, any USA department is not allowed to draw up their own rules when legislation exists.