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Who is Jeffrey Rosen? Three things to know about President Trump's deputy attorney general pick
While he has worked for a previous administration and in private practice, Rosen does not have any experience at DOJ or as a prosecutor.
William Barr: Senate confirms Trump pick as new attorney general
Senate committee delays vote on Trump's attorney general pick
Delaying the committee’s vote will give Democrats more time to question Barr about how he would handle Mueller’s investigation into the Trump campaign’s possible ties to Russia during the 2016 presidential election. Barr criticized the investigation last year in a memo to the Justice Department but he told the committee in testimony two weeks ago that he would protect the probe from political interference and would allow Mueller to conclude his work. Trump has repeatedly criticized the investigation as a “witch hunt” and denies any collusion with Moscow.
Economy likely to pick up, though pain may linger for some
BALTIMORE (AP) — The U.S. economy will likely resume its steady growth now that the government has reopened, though economists say some scars — for the nation and for federal workers — will take time to heal.
'Not the greatest crisis': Trump's EPA pick downplays climate threat
Trump nominated EPA Acting Administrator Andrew Wheeler last week to run the agency permanently, seeking a strong advocate for his pro-fossil fuels agenda – a choice that cheered business interests and drawn scorn from environmentalists. “I would not call it the greatest crisis,” Wheeler said at his confirmation hearing when asked if he believed the increasingly urgent warnings from scientists about the threats from global warming. Wheeler’s confirmation is expected to sail through the Republican-controlled Senate despite Democratic opposition.
Trump's AG pick to pledge protection for Mueller's Russia probe
Trump attorney general pick Barr says wants Mueller report made public, won't allow improper interference
Trump's pick for U.S. attorney general says he will not 'be bullied' by anybody
“I will not be bullied into doing anything that I think is wrong – by anybody, whether it be editorial boards or Congress or the president,” Barr said at his confirmation hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee. “I’m going to do what I think is right.” Barr is expected to win confirmation in the Republican-controlled Senate to serve as the top law enforcement officer in the United States, which would put him in charge of Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation into Russia’s interference in the 2016 election and any possible collusion between Moscow and Trump’s campaign. Democrats worry that Trump’s administration may try to undercut the investigation, which has clouded Trump’s two years in office and has been a frequent target of the president and his allies.
Malaysia royals to pick new king Jan. 24 after abdication
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Malaysia's royal families will meet on Jan. 24 to pick a new king after Sultan Muhammad V abdicated unexpectedly after just two years on the throne, an official said Monday.
Trump's Attorney General pick raises alarms with comments on probing Clinton foundation and uranium conspiracy
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