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Judge issues gag order for Trump confidant Roger Stone

By Eric Tucker, Chad Day, Associated Press

U.S. District Judge Amy Berman Jackson said the order was necessary to ensure Stone's right to a fair trial.

Why Trump’s national emergency plan could present a ‘major constitutional test’

After signing a congressional funding bill, President Trump plans to declare a national emergency to obtain additional money for a wall along the U.S.-Mexico border. But would such an executive action be lawful? Judy Woodruff speaks with former Defense Secretary…

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WATCH: Senate confirms William Barr as attorney general

By Maryclaire Dale, Associated Press

The Senate on Thursday confirmed William Barr as attorney general, placing the veteran government official and lawyer atop the Justice Department as special counsel Robert Mueller investigates Russian interference in the 2016 election.

Ex-FBI official was concerned Russia probes could ‘vanish’

By Associated Press

Former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe says he wanted investigations into President Donald Trump's ties to Russia and possible obstruction of justice documented so that they could "not be closed or vanish in the night without a trace."…

Michael Cohen postpones Senate intelligence interview, citing medical reasons

By Mary Clare Jalonick, Jim Mustian, Associated Press

This is the third time Cohen, President Donald Trump's former personal attorney, has postponed congressional testimony.

AP fact check: Trump claims he’s vindicated in Russia probe

By Hope Yen, Calvin Woodward, Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press

President Donald Trump is declaring exoneration prematurely in the Russia investigation. Here's a closer look at that claim and more made by the president this past week.

WATCH: I have ‘not interfered’ with Mueller investigation, Whitaker says

"We have followed the special counsel's regulations to a T," Acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker told the House Judiciary Committee.

Read acting AG Matthew Whitaker’s full prepared testimony before Congress

By Joshua Barajas

In prepared remarks, acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker said Friday there's been no change in the "overall management" of special counsel Robert Mueller's ongoing Russia investigation.

WATCH: Acting AG Matthew Whitaker gives first testimony before Congress

The hearing is scheduled to begin at 9:30 a.m. ET. Watch it here.

WATCH: Senate panel approves William Barr, Trump’s attorney general nominee

By Mary Clare Jalonick, Eric Tucker, Associated Press

The Senate Judiciary Committee approved William Barr's nomination for attorney general along party lines Thursday, with Republicans praising his credentials and Democrats questioning how transparent he'll be once special counsel Robert Mueller's Russia investigation concludes.