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Douglas County, Colo., Sheriff Tony Spurlock, back, follows Boulder County, Colo., Sheriff Joe Pelle up to speak during a hearing before the House Judiciary Committee on a bill to get a &quot;red flag&quot; gun law on the books in Colorado Thursday, Feb. 21, 2019, in Denver. The bill, which is backed by several law enforcement officials, would allow for the seizure of weapons from persons deemed by a court to pose a significant risk to themselves and to others. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

The Latest: Colorado ‘red flag’ gun bill passes 1st hearing

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Seized firearms are displayed during a news conference Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2019, in Los Angeles. Federal prosecutors say they've dealt a blow to two Los Angeles gangs that have ties to the Mexican Mafia after charging dozens of suspected members with racketeering and drug and gun violations. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

House panel taking up gun legislation ahead of Parkland shooting anniversary

By David Sherfinski - The Washington Times

Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerrold Nadler, D-N.Y., calms interruptions during questioning of Acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker on Capitol Hill, Friday, Feb. 8, 2019 in Washington. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

House Democrats gear up for showdown over Mueller report

By MARY CLARE JALONICK and MICHAEL BALSAMO - Associated Press

Senate panel passes bill on missing, slain indigenous women

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Neomi Rao, President Donald Trump's nominee for a seat on the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals, appears before the Senate Judiciary Committee for her confirmation hearing, on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2019. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite) ** FILE **

Neomi Rao, Kavanaugh’s circuit court replacement, apologizes for college writings on date rape

By Alex Swoyer - The Washington Times

Acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker speaks during a House Judiciary Committee hearing on Capitol Hill, Friday, Feb. 8, 2019, in Washington. Democrats are eager to press him on his interactions with President Donald Trump and his oversight of the special counsel's Russia investigation. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Donald Trump slams Democrats over ‘viscious’ treatment of acting Attorney General Whitaker

By Dave Boyer - The Washington Times

Acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker walks in to appear before the House Judiciary Committee on Capitol Hill, Friday, Feb. 8, 2019 in Washington. Democrats are eager to press him on his interactions with President Donald Trump and his oversight of the special counsel's Russia investigation. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

The Latest: Whitaker won’t answer ‘witch hunt’ question

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Acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker walks in to appear before the House Judiciary Committee on Capitol Hill, Friday, Feb. 8, 2019 in Washington. Democrats are eager to press him on his interactions with President Donald Trump and his oversight of the special counsel's Russia investigation. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Matt Whitaker taunts Jerry Nadler: ‘Mr. Chairman, your five minutes are up’

By Jeff Mordock - The Washington Times

Acting Attorney General Matthew G. Whitaker speaks during the Project Safe Neighborhoods National Conference in Kansas City, Mo., Thursday, Dec. 6, 2018. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)

Matthew Whitaker subpoena approved by House Democrats

By Stephen Dinan and Jeff Mordock - The Washington Times

Acting Attorney General Matt Whitaker, wipes his brow after making an announcement of an indictment of Chinese telecommunications companies including Huawei, on violations including bank and wire fraud, Monday, Jan. 28, 2019, at the Justice Department in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin) ** FILE **

Matt Whitaker, acting AG, says he will not testify unless Democrats drop subpoena bid

By Jeff Mordock - The Washington Times

House Judiciary Committee Chairman Rep. Jerrold Nadler D-NY, speaks during a House Judiciary Committee debate to subpoena Acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker, on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, Feb. 7, 2019. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)

Whitaker confirmed to appear before panel as scheduled

By MARY CLARE JALONICK and ERIC TUCKER - Associated Press

Attorney General nominee William Barr testifies during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2019. As he did almost 30 years ago, Barr is appearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee to make the case he's qualified to serve as attorney general. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik) **FILE**

Senate Judiciary Committee advances Barr nomination in party-line vote

By Jeff Mordock - The Washington Times

House Judiciary Committee Chairman Rep. Jerrold Nadler D-NY, speaks during a House Judiciary Committee debate to subpoena Acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker, on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, Feb. 7, 2019. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)

The Latest: Whitaker now confirmed to attend panel hearing

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Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., leaves at the end of Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, Sept. 27, 2018, with Christine Blasey Ford and Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster) ** FILE **

Dick Durbin to vote against William Barr’s AG nomination

By Gabriella Muñoz - The Washington Times

Acting Attorney General Matt Whitaker, center, smiles at a question from a reporter after an announcement of an indictment of Chinese telecommunications companies including Huawei, on violations including bank and wire fraud, Monday, Jan. 28, 2019, at the Justice Department in Washington. At left is Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross, and FBI Director Christopher Wray, at right. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

House panel to vote on subpoena for acting attorney general

By MARY CLARE JALONICK - Associated Press

In this Sept. 28, 2018, file photo, House Judiciary Committee ranking member Jerry Nadler, D-N.Y., talks to media during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington. (Associated Press/File)

Jerry Nadler, House Judiciary chair, says committee to look at marijuana reform ‘fairly soon’

By Andrew Blake - The Washington Times

Wyoming lawmakers seek bigger role in coal-export litigation

By MEAD GRUVER - Associated Press

Montana Editorial Roundup

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Attorney General nominee William Barr, center, shakes hands with Sen. John Kennedy, R-La., right, as he arrives to testify before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2019. Barr will face questions from the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday about his relationship with Trump, his views on executive powers and whether he can fairly oversee the special counsel's Russia investigation. Barr served as attorney general under George H.W. Bush. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

The Latest: Graham says Barr will ‘do well’ in Senate vote

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Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, left, walks with Attorney General nominee William Barr after their meeting on Capitol Hill, Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2019 in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

William Barr, AG nominee: Robert Mueller will be allowed to complete his work

By Jeff Mordock - The Washington Times