William Barr

President Trump says he looks forward to seeing the report of special counsel Robert Mueller, who has been looking into Russian interference in the 2016 election.

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Trump Backs Public Release Of Mueller Report

5:59pm March 20, 2019

by Brian Naylor

The president told reporters, "Let people see" special counsel Robert Mueller's report, as Trump again denied any collusion with Russia prior to his election in 2016.

Then attorney general nominee William Barr testifies during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on Capitol Hill in January. Despite the House's vote on Thursday, the decision about how much of special counsel Robert Mueller's report on Russian interferen

Politics & Government

House Votes Almost Unanimously For Public Release Of Mueller Report

9:26pm March 14, 2019

by Miles Parks

While it was a largely symbolic vote, it represents growing bipartisan pressure on the Justice Department to disclose as much as possible about the Mueller investigation.

If confirmed, William Barr will lead the Justice Department for the second time in his career; the first was under President George H. W. Bush.

Politics & Government

Senate Sets Mid-January Confirmation Hearings For Attorney General Nominee

6:34am January 03, 2019

by Daniella Cheslow

William Barr, nominated by President Trump to become attorney general, will face the Senate Jan. 15 and 16. If confirmed, Barr will replace acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker.