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Associate Attorney General Rachel Brand reportedly plans to step down from her role at the Justice Department.
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President Trump the departure of staff secretary Rob Porter—who resigned following reports that he had abused two of his ex-wives—was “very sad,” adding that he hopes Porter “will have a wonderful career.” Associate Attorney General Rachel Brand to step down from her role at the Justice Department. Trump a sweeping spending bill, reopening the federal government hours after it was shut down. Democratic Representative Rick Nolan he will not seek reelection. The 2018 Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony at 8 p.m. ET on NBC.

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