If confirmed, William Barr will lead the Justice Department for the second time in his career; the first was under President George H.W. Bush. Time Warner via AP hide caption
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A lawsuit against the Trump Foundation, President Trump and his three eldest children, alleges the foundation was used to support the 2016 campaign and settle business disputes. Susan Walsh/AP hide caption
President Trump talked with reporters on Friday before leaving for his trip to Europe. The president said he didn't know the acting attorney general he'd earlier called a "great guy." Mark Wilson/Getty Images hide caption
The U.S. Census Bureau, headquartered in Suitland, Md., is facing a lawsuit over its long-standing policy of counting unauthorized immigrants in census numbers used to redistribute seats in Congress. Claire Harbage/NPR hide caption
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey is moving to ban sheriffs from pocketing funds for prisoners' meals. Butch Dill/AP hide caption
Four women, including a state lawmaker, have accused Indiana Attorney General Curtis Hill of sexual misconduct. Hill denies the charges and has called for an investigation. Bloomberg via Getty Images hide caption
Attorney General Jeff Sessions spoke about his plan to limit the reasons for people to claim asylum in the U.S., at a Justice Department immigration review training program on Monday in Tysons, Va. Alex Wong/Getty Images hide caption
Attorney General Denies Asylum To Victims Of Domestic Abuse, Gang Violence
President Donald Trump steps off Air Force One as he arrives for the G-7 summit in Canada on June 8. Evan Vucci/AP hide caption
Trump Signals Possible Support For Bipartisan Marijuana Legislation
Democratic Sen. Mazie Hirono may have a quiet demeanor, but that shouldn't be confused for a lack of toughness. Drew Angerer/Getty Images hide caption
Scott Pruitt speaks on election night 2010, after his successful campaign for Oklahoma attorney general. When Pruitt assumed office, he also took control of the state's case against the poultry industry. Sue Ogrocki/AP hide caption
In Oklahoma, Critics Say Pruitt Stalled Pollution Case After Taking Industry Funds
Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein said he and the Justice Department would not be intimidated by criticism or threats such as new "articles of impeachment." Win McNamee/Getty Images hide caption
In December, New York tax department investigators seized 757 liters of untaxed liquor brought into the state in this vehicle. New York State Department of Taxation and Finance hide caption
Why Are New Hampshire's Tax-Free Liquor Stores Selling So Much Hennessy?
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A copy of Fire and Fury sits on display at a bookstore in Washington, D.C., on Friday. The book was rushed into bookstores and onto e-book platforms because of demand and the threat of a lawsuit from President Trump. Andrew Caballero-Reynolds/AFP/Getty Images hide caption
A supporter of Republican senatorial candidate Roy Moore attends a campaign rally at Oak Hollow Farm in Fairhope, Ala., on Dec. 5. Moore faces Democrat Doug Jones on Tuesday. Joe Raedle/Getty Images hide caption
Trump: I'd Never Have Picked Sessions If I'd Known About Recusal On Russia
Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein leaves the U.S. Capitol following a closed-door briefing with members of the House of Representatives on Friday. Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images hide caption
Attorney General Jeff Sessions at a speech in April. Spencer Platt/Getty Images hide caption
Recused And Accused: Critics Say Sessions Should Have Stayed Out Of Comey Firing
Attorney General Jeff Sessions delivers remarks during the daily White House press briefing on Monday. Win McNamee/Getty Images hide caption
Attorney General Jeff Sessions speaks at his swearing in earlier this month. He said Monday he will focus on issues such as violent crime and police morale. Pablo Martinez Monsivais/AP hide caption
A demonstrator at a marijuana legalization rally in Washington, D.C., on Inauguration Day 2017. Theo Wargo/Getty Images hide caption
Education Secretary Betsy DeVos addresses the Conservative Political Action Conference at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center Thursday at National Harbor, Md. Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images hide caption
Republican Sen. Jeff Sessions of Alabama is sworn in Monday for his confirmation hearing by the Senate Judiciary Committee. Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images hide caption
Sen. Jeff Sessions is sworn in before the Senate Judiciary Committee during his confirmation hearing to be the U.S. attorney general on Tuesday. Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images hide caption
Attorney General nominee Sen. Jeff Sessions, R-Ala., attends a meeting on Capitol Hill in November 2016. Mark Wilson/Getty Images hide caption