Attorney General Nominee Visits Hill; Rosenstein’s Exit Expected After Confirmation

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January 9th, 2019

Attorney General nominee William Barr (left) is meeting with senators including Judiciary Committee member Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., on Wednesday, ahead of next week’s confirmation hearin

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Updated at 4:49 p.m. ET

President Trump’s nominee to become the next attorney general began his round of visits to Capitol Hill on Wednesday as Washington prepared for a changing of the guard at the Justice Department.

William Barr was scheduled to meet with at least three key Senate Judiciary Committee Republicans ahead of his confirmation hearing scheduled for next week.

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