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Trump lashes out at DOJ lawyers in Stone case

Attorney General William Barr and President Trump are both under fire after Democrats accused the two of coordinating the DOJ’s reversal of Roger Stone’s sentencing recommendation. Trump, a longtime friend of Stone, lashed out at the prosecutors who were formerly on the case during media remarks on Wednesday, calling on them to “apologize to a lot of people.” Ben Tracy reports on the fallout after Barr was called to testify in front of the House Judiciary in March.

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Barr to Trump: Don’t interfere with DOJ

Attorney General Barr called out President Trump over his Twitter habits in a stunning rebuke just days after reversing his own department’s recommendation for Roger Stone’s prison term. Stone is a longtime ally and friend of Mr. Trump’s, and the DOJ’s decision sparked outrage among Democrats who accused Mr. Trump of intervening in the department. Ben Tracy reports from the White House where the president is being criticized on several fronts.

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Barr faces "crisis of confidence" inside DOJ

Attorney General William Barr is facing backlash from hundreds of former DOJ officials for reversing a sentencing recommendation for President Trump's longtime friend and ally Roger Stone. Barr's unusual trend of tapping U.S. attorneys to review matters of interest to Trump has also reportedly rankled Justice Department employees. Paula Reid reports on the discord within the executive branch as President Trump campaigns for the Nevada caucus.

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