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News Wrap: White House interviews FBI director candidates

Trump announced the White House is “moving rapidly” to replace James Comey.

Aired 05/15/2017

PBS News Hour

News Wrap: White House interviews FBI director candidates

Clip: 5/15/2017 | 4m 12s

Trump announced the White House is “moving rapidly” to replace James Comey.

In our news wrap Monday, President Trump announced the White House is “moving rapidly” to replace former FBI director James Comey. At least eight candidates were interviewed over the weekend. Also, the United Nations is nearly doubling its appeal for humanitarian aid in South Sudan, a country facing brutal civil war and famine.

Aired 05/15/2017

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