Cybersecurity
Rosenstein Confirmed to Lead Russia Probe as Deputy to Sessions
- Democrats join Republicans in praising Rosenstein’s integrity
- Prosecutor from Maryland could decide to name special counsel
Rod Rosenstein
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Rod Rosenstein was confirmed by the Senate as deputy attorney general, making the federal prosecutor the new face of the U.S. investigation into Russia’s meddling in last year’s presidential election and whether anyone associated with President Donald Trump played a role.
Rosenstein’s nomination was approved Tuesday by the Senate in 94-6 vote. At the top of his agenda will be overseeing the Justice Department’s Russia hacking investigation -- or deciding whether to name a special counsel to handle the probe because Attorney General Jeff Sessions has recused himself from the inquiry.