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AG William Barr Will Not Recuse Himself From Overseeing Mueller Probe

Attorney General William Barr will not be recusing himself from Special Counsel Robert Mueller's ongoing Russia probe, citing advisement from "senior career ethics officials," according to the Department of Justice. Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein, who is expected to be leaving his post in the coming weeks, will continue to serve as a "liaison" to the investigation.

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