Headline Roundup July 12, 2018
Controversial Justice Dept. Nominee With Ties to Russian Bank Confirmed By Senate
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The Senate narrowly confirmed Brian Benczkowski to lead the Justice Department's Criminal Division after Democrats raised concerns over his work for a Russian bank linked to Vladimir Putin.
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Justice Dept. Nominee Who Drew Scrutiny for Russian Bank Work Is Confirmed
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The Senate narrowly confirmed a former Justice Department official on Wednesday to lead the department’s Criminal Division and oversee the government’s career prosecutors, including those investigating President Trump.
Controversial Justice Dept. nominee Benczkowski confirmed by Senate
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The U.S. Senate on Wednesday confirmed a controversial new director for the Department of Justice’s Criminal Division.
Senate Confirms New Head of Criminal Division at Justice Department
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The Senate Wednesday narrowly confirmed President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Justice Department’s criminal division, over objections from Democrats concerned about his work for a Russian bank with ties to President Vladimir Putin.
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