US Attorney General William Barr has mounted an aggressive defence of the actions of his Justice Department during a hearing on Capitol Hill.
Democrats accuse Mr Barr of acting as the President's lawyer - serving his political needs over those of the American people.
Our Washington correspondent Kate fisher reports.
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