William Barr's grandson Liam steals the show at hearing
"Dear Grandpa, I love you so much," he wrote during the hours of grilling by lawmakers
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Barr testimony sheds light on whether Mueller conclusions will be public
The attorney general nominee revealed how he might approach the release of the special counsel's findings
Barr promises to protect special counsel
President Trump's nominee for attorney general William Barr promised senators Tuesday that if confirmed he will protect the special counsel's Russia investigation. Nancy Cordes has more on the confirmation hearing.
William Barr suggests Mueller report may not be made public
The president's nominee for attorney general made his case on Capitol Hill he will serve as an independent leader of the Justice Department, if confirmed
Barr on whether sitting president can be indicted
At his confirmation hearing Tuesday, attorney general nominee Bill Barr was asked by Sen. Richard Blumenthal whether he would approve an indictment of a sitting president. Barr indicated he falls back on past opinions that a sitting president can't be indicted. Barr said he sees no reason to change such opinions.
Feinstein grills Barr about Mueller probe
Sen. Dianne Feinstein, the top Democrat on the Senate Judiciary Committee, questioned Attorney General nominee Bill Barr about his memo on the Mueller investigation, as well as his commitment to the independence of the ongoing probe.
Barr: It's "vitally important" that Mueller finish Russia probe
Trump's attorney general nominee testifies at his confirmation hearings this week
Calendar: Week of January 14
From the 100th anniversary of Prohibition to the 97th birthday of Betty White, "Sunday Morning" takes a look at some notable events of the week ahead
Rod Rosenstein leaving Justice Dept.
Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein, who oversees special counsel Robert Mueller, will leave his post at the Justice Department in the coming weeks. He's expected to stay through William Barr's confirmation next week to ensure a smooth transition. CBS News Washington correspondent Paula Reid joins CBSN with more.
Graham says Barr committed to letting Mueller probe continue
Lindsey Graham says he bellieves Barr will not interfere in Mueller probe. The two are friends, Graham said, and Barr has a "high opinion of Mueller"
Deputy AG Rod Rosenstein to depart DOJ
Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein is expected to resign from his post at the Justice Department in a few weeks, CBS News confirms. Rosenstein is planning to depart when the new attorney general, William Barr, is expected to be confirmed. Paula Reid reports.
Hearing dates set for Trump attorney general nominee Bill Barr
If confirmed, William Barr would oversee special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation
Attorney general nominee criticized Mueller
Attorney General nominee Bill Barr has come under fire for a memo sent to Department of Justice leaders earlier this year. The memo criticized Robert Mueller's approach to investigating possible obstruction of justice surrounding President Trump's firing of FBI Director James Comey. CBS News Washington correspondent Paula Reid joined CBSN with details.
Trump's AG pick wrote memo critical of Mueller probe
Bill Barr, President Trump's nominee for attorney general, wrote a memo in June critical of part of Robert Mueller's probe into whether the president obstructed justice. Also, Acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker will not be recusing himself from the Russia investigation. CBS News Washington correspondent Paula Reid reports.
New attorney general would oversee Mueller probe
If approved, President Trump's nominee for attorney general would oversee the Mueller probe. It's a fact not lost on Democrats, who have vowed not to approve William Barr until he vows to protect it. Attorney Jesse Weber joins CBSN to discuss where the investigation stands.
Who is William Barr, Trump's pick to be the next attorney general?
Trump's pick is a former attorney general and CIA analyst who plays the bagpipe in this spare time
Trump speaks at national law enforcement conference in Kansas City
President Trump is speaking in Kansas City after announcing major staff shakeups Friday morning
Trump taps William Barr for attorney general post
CBS News had previously reported the former attorney general was a top contender for the post
Trump announces nominees for AG, U.N. envoy
President Trump announced that he's nominating former Attorney General William Barr to serve in the position once again. The president also announced that State Department spokeswoman Heather Nauert would be his next ambassador to the United Nations. CBS News Washington correspondent Paula Reid joined CBSN to discuss.
Trump picks AG and UN ambassador
President Trump confirmed he's made his choices for attorney general and U.S. ambassador to the United Nations. The president says he will nominate former Attorney General William Barr to replace Jeff Sessions, and chief State Department spokeswoman Heather Nauert to replace Ambassador Nikki Haley at the U.N.
William Barr, Matthew Whitaker, John Ratcliffe are top contenders to fill AG post
CBS News has learned that Barr is a leading contender in a White House nominee shortlist for Attorney General, a position he previously held
The contenders for America's next attorney general
The list of possible contenders is expected to expand in coming days, but some notable names are already being considered
More details emerge about FlyDubai co-pilot who tried to crash plane
Christa Pike's botched execution follows a pattern of issues with lethal drugs
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Trump renews threat to resume attacks on Iran after U.S. midterms
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U.S. surrogate for Chinese billionaire says she trusted agency, as questions arise
Amber Guyger granted parole after serving 7 years for murder of Botham Jean
Dual U.K.-Iranian national arrested over air base security incident
Details emerge in case of former Cornell student alleging rape by frat members
Family of Renee Good files civil suits against federal government
