William Barr sworn in as attorney general, will oversee Mueller investigation originally appeared on abcnews.go.comWilliam Barr was sworn in as attorney general Thursday in the Oval Office, with Chief Justice John Roberts administering the oath at a ceremony closed to news cameras. His swearing-in came just hours after the Senate confirmed Barr, President Donald Trump's nominee, by a 54-45 vote. Barr now will head the Justice Department during a pivotal time, overseeing special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation into Russian interference of the 2016 presidential election. PHOTO: Attorney General nominee William Barr arrives on Capitol Hill, Jan. 29, 2019, in Washington, D.C. (Mark Wilson/Getty Images, FILE) MoreBarr previously served as attorney general under President George H.W. It's no surprise that Democrats largely voted against Barr - mostly because he declined to commit to releasing the full report expected from special counsel Mueller.

Source: ABC News February 14, 2019 18:54 UTC