WASHINGTON — William Barr was sworn in Thursday for his second stint as the nation’s attorney general, taking the helm of the Justice Department as special counsel Robert Mueller investigates Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election. Barr, who also served as attorney general from 1991 to 1993 during President George H.W. Barr promised to be as transparent as possible but said he takes seriously the Justice Department regulations that dictate Mueller’s report should be treated as confidential. That view has alarmed Democrats, especially since the obstruction inquiry has been central to Mueller’s investigation. The criticism extended to Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein, who appointed Mueller as special counsel.

Source: National Post February 14, 2019 18:36 UTC