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News Wrap: Pentagon official resigns in impeachment fallout

News Wrap: Pentagon official resigns in impeachment fallout

02/19/2020

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News Wrap: Pentagon official resigns in impeachment fallout

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News Wrap: Pentagon official resigns in impeachment fallout

In our news wrap Wednesday, John Rood, a top Pentagon official, is the latest to be purged since President Trump's impeachment trial over the delay in sending military aid to Ukraine. Rood said he is leaving at the president's request. Also, the U.S. Justice Department is denying reports that Attorney General William Barr might quit over frustration with Trump's tweeting.

02/19/2020

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