AG William Barr to depart Justice Department on Dec. 23
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Kyle Brasseur2020-12-15T15:59:00
Attorney General William Barr will leave his post leading the Department of Justice on Dec. 23. Deputy Attorney General Jeffrey Rosen will take Barr’s place on an interim basis.
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