President Trump is giving Attorney General William Barr the power to declassify information about the origins of the Russia probe
“Today’s action will help ensure that all Americans learn the truth about the events that occurred, and the actions that were taken, during the last presidential election and will restore confidence in our public institutions,” the White House said in a statement.
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