WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Rod Rosenstein, who oversaw Special Counsel Robert Mueller's Russia investigation, wrapped up his high-profile tenure at the U.S. Justice Department as his likely replacement moved closer to confirmation in the U.S. Senate on Thursday.
In an emotional farewell ceremony, Deputy Attorney General Rosenstein defended the Justice Department's mission at a time when its employees face increasing criticism President Donald Trump, as well as from Democrats and Republicans.
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