Robert Mueller's testimony on Donald Trump findings, Russian meddling in election, delayed until July 24
5 years, 5 months ago

Robert Mueller's testimony on Donald Trump findings, Russian meddling in election, delayed until July 24

ABC  

Special counsel Robert Mueller's testimony to US Congress has been delayed until July 24 under an agreement that gives politicians more time to question him. Key points: Both Republicans and Democrats originally complained about the short length of the hearings Mr Mueller has expressed a reluctance to testify Democrats want to extract information from the former special counsel about his most damaging findings against Mr Trump Mr Mueller had been scheduled to testify on July 17 before two house committees about the findings of his Russia investigation. Mueller as mysterious as ever Photo shows Special counsel Robert Muller walks from the podium Despite Mr Trump's claims of exoneration, Mr Mueller left live the possibility he was among the wrongdoers, writes Conor Duffy. Mr Mueller has expressed his reluctance to testify and said he would not go beyond what is in his 448-page report on the evidence uncovered regarding Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election.

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'Not learned the lessons': Robert Mueller gives warning out about election interference
2 months, 2 weeks ago

'Not learned the lessons': Robert Mueller gives warning out about election interference

Raw Story  

There have been several books published about the work done by former special counsel Robert Mueller and his team in the years-long investigation into 2016 election interference by foreign sources — and Donald Trump's part in it. “Americans have not learned the lessons of Russia’s attack on our democracy in 2016,” Mueller writes for the forthcoming book "Interference: The Inside …

Feds want to silence Donald Trump because of…
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Feds want to silence Donald Trump because of…

Hindustan Times  

Federal prosecutors on Friday asked the judge overseeing the classified documents case against Donald Trump to bar the former president from public statements that “pose a significant, imminent, and foreseeable danger to law enforcement agents” participating in the prosecution. The request to U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon follows a false claim by Trump earlier this week that the FBI agents …

Judge delays Donald Trump's hush money criminal case until April
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Judge delays Donald Trump's hush money criminal case until April

India Today  

Donald Trump's criminal trial stemming from hush money paid to a porn star before the 2016 US election will start no earlier than April after the judge on Friday granted a 30-day delay due to the late disclosure of evidence to the former President. Justice Juan Merchan's decision to delay the first-ever criminal trial of a former US president marks …

Judge delays Trump’s hush-money criminal trial until mid-April, citing last-minute evidence dump
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Judge delays Trump’s hush-money criminal trial until mid-April, citing last-minute evidence dump

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Donald Trump’s New York hush-money criminal trial was delayed Friday until at least mid-April as the judge seeks answers about a last-minute evidence dump that the former president’s lawyers said has hampered their ability to prepare their defense. Trump’s lawyers said they have received tens of thousands of pages of evidence in the last two weeks from …

Prosecutors say they’re open to delaying Donald Trump’s March 25 hush-money trial for a month
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Prosecutors say they’re open to delaying Donald Trump’s March 25 hush-money trial for a month

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — New York prosecutors said Thursday they are open to delaying the start of Donald Trump’s hush-money criminal trial by a month “in an abundance of caution” to give the former president’s lawyers time to review evidence they only recently obtained from a previous federal investigation into the matter. Trump’s legal team said it has received tens of …

Trump could get third obstruction charge in classified documents case: Former FBI counsel
1 year, 3 months ago

Trump could get third obstruction charge in classified documents case: Former FBI counsel

Raw Story  

Former President Donald Trump is now vulnerable to a third charge of obstruction of justice in the Mar-a-Lago classified documents case, argued former FBI general counsel and senior prosecutor to special counsel Robert Mueller, Andrew Weissmann on Monday's edition of MSNBC's "Deadline: White House." This comes amid new reporting that Molly Michael, a longtime assistant to Trump, alleges she was …

Trump lawyer hints at a First Amendment defense in the Jan. 6 case. Some legal experts are dubious
1 year, 5 months ago

Trump lawyer hints at a First Amendment defense in the Jan. 6 case. Some legal experts are dubious

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Donald Trump’s legal team is characterizing his indictment in the special counsel’s 2020 election interference investigation as an attack on the former president’s right to free speech. Those efforts, prosecutors wrote in the indictment, amounted to a disruption of a “bedrock function of the United States federal government: the nation’s process of collecting, counting, and certifying the results …

Justice Department urges judge to not postpone Trump’s classified documents trial
1 year, 5 months ago

Justice Department urges judge to not postpone Trump’s classified documents trial

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The Justice Department urged a judge Thursday to reject Donald Trump’s efforts to postpone his classified documents trial, saying there was no basis for an “open-ended” delay sought by the former president’s lawyers. They did not propose a specific date but said the case concerned novel legal issues, and that proceeding with a trial within six months was …

Former U.S. President Donald Trump charged in classified documents probe
1 year, 7 months ago

Former U.S. President Donald Trump charged in classified documents probe

The Hindu  

Former United States President Donald Trump has said that he has been indicted on charges of mishandling classified documents at his Florida estate, igniting a federal prosecution that is arguably the most perilous of multiple legal threats against the former president as he seeks to reclaim the White House. Read Editorial | Misplaced secrets: On U.S. President Joe Biden’s legal …

'This is a lot of evidence': Mueller prosecutor predicts Trump indictment is 'imminent'
1 year, 7 months ago

'This is a lot of evidence': Mueller prosecutor predicts Trump indictment is 'imminent'

Raw Story  

"A hefty wall" of evidence has already been built against former President Donald Trump by special counsel Jack Smith - and more keeps coming, a former FBI general counsel said Wednesday. A Wednesday New York Timesreport cited Smith interviewing Donald Trump's former cyber-security chief Chris Krebs. Weissmann explained that Krebs is going to be a perfect witness for the prosecutors …

Trump's Russia ties: Was Mueller probe worth the price? Durham's investigation clears Trump and questions FBI
1 year, 7 months ago

Trump's Russia ties: Was Mueller probe worth the price? Durham's investigation clears Trump and questions FBI

Hindustan Times  

The high-profile investigations into potential Russian interference in Donald Trump's 2016 US Presidential campaign, led by special counsels Robert Mueller and John Durham, have finally drawn to a close. John Durham, appointed by Attorney General William Barr, has investigated potential misconduct in the origins of the Mueller's probe into the Trump campaign's alleged ties to Russian interference in the 2016 …

Probe of FBI’s handling of Trump-Russia investigation ends
1 year, 7 months ago

Probe of FBI’s handling of Trump-Russia investigation ends

Al Jazeera  

US special prosecutor criticises FBI approach to politically charged investigation but does not issue new charges. A special United States probe into the conduct of the Federal Bureau of Investigation has found that the agency lacked “actual evidence” to investigate possible collusion between Donald Trump’s 2016 presidential campaign and Russia. The report released on Monday detailed several missteps by the …

Trump faces peril in docs probe after decades of scrutiny
2 years, 1 month ago

Trump faces peril in docs probe after decades of scrutiny

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — As a businessman and president, Donald Trump faced a litany of lawsuits and criminal investigations yet emerged from the legal scrutiny time and again with his public and political standing largely intact. It’s impossible to predict how much longer the investigation will last or whether the Justice Department will take the unprecedented step of indicting a former president …

'FBI should apologize': Trump rails against investigation while promoting post that demands Obama be jailed
2 years, 2 months ago

'FBI should apologize': Trump rails against investigation while promoting post that demands Obama be jailed

Raw Story  

Former President Donald Trump on early Wednesday morning once again lashed out at the FBI probing his campaign's multiple contacts Russian agents during the 2016 presidential election. In his latest Truth Social post on the matter, Trump promoted a post advocating that former President Barack Obama be thrown in jail for his supposed role in launching the Russia investigation, despite …

DOJ’s midnight filing shows ‘Trump is guilty’ of at least four crimes: ex-Mueller prosecutor
2 years, 4 months ago

DOJ’s midnight filing shows ‘Trump is guilty’ of at least four crimes: ex-Mueller prosecutor

Raw Story  

A former prosecutor on Robert Mueller's team explained how the Department of Justice had already revealed evidence that former President Donald Trump was guilty of at least four crimes. Andrew Weissman, a veteran federal prosecutor who worked on the special counsel investigation into Trump's ties to Russia, examined the department's late-night filing, which ran 40 pages long and included a …

DOJ releases a Mueller-era memo to Barr on the decision not to prosecute Trump
2 years, 4 months ago

DOJ releases a Mueller-era memo to Barr on the decision not to prosecute Trump

NPR  

DOJ releases a Mueller-era memo to Barr on the decision not to prosecute Trump Enlarge this image toggle caption Andrew Harnik/AP Andrew Harnik/AP The Justice Department on Wednesday released a memo from 2019 laying out the case for not prosecuting former President Donald Trump for obstruction of justice in connection with then-special counsel Robert Mueller's Russia investigation. The nine-page memo …

Former Mueller prosecutor highlights a piece of Trump's Jan. 7 speech that might expose a White House cover-up
2 years, 5 months ago

Former Mueller prosecutor highlights a piece of Trump's Jan. 7 speech that might expose a White House cover-up

Raw Story  

Rep. Elaine Luria tweeted a video compilation from the House Select Committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on Congress Among the things included in the video were questions to Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump about the draft of a speech that former President Donald Trump would give on Jan. 7 to help stave off his Cabinet secretaries from invoking the …

Trump could be charged with obstruction and conspiracy if the DOJ 'seriously' digs in: former prosecutor
2 years, 10 months ago

Trump could be charged with obstruction and conspiracy if the DOJ 'seriously' digs in: former prosecutor

Raw Story  

In an interview with CNN's Chris Cillizza, former federal prosecutor Elie Honig expressed dismay at the slow pace of the Justice Department if it is, indeed, investigating Donald Trump and pointed out the most obvious charges the former president could be facing if everything lines up in the courts with regard to evidence. Having said that and admitting he could …

Lawyer charged in probe of Trump-Russia investigation
3 years, 3 months ago

Lawyer charged in probe of Trump-Russia investigation

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The prosecutor tasked with examining the U.S. government’s investigation into Russian election interference charged a prominent cybersecurity lawyer on Thursday with making a false statement to the FBI five years ago. The indictment accuses Michael Sussmann of hiding that he was working with Hillary Clinton’s presidential campaign during a September 2016 conversation he had with the FBI’s general …

Former Trump counsel ‘shed new light’ on Russia probe: Democrats
3 years, 7 months ago

Former Trump counsel ‘shed new light’ on Russia probe: Democrats

Al Jazeera  

Don McGahn testified to Congress on Friday after being subpoenaed two years ago. President Donald Trump’s ex-White House counsel Don McGahn “shed new light” on the investigation into Russia’s role in the 2016 US elections and the pressure the lawyer was under to stymie the federal probe, congressional Democrats said on Friday. McGahn, who served as Trump’s presidential lawyer for …

After 2-year battle, House panel to interview Trump counsel
3 years, 7 months ago

After 2-year battle, House panel to interview Trump counsel

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The House Judiciary Committee is poised to question former White …

Trump former counsel to testify to US Congress committee
3 years, 7 months ago

Trump former counsel to testify to US Congress committee

Al Jazeera  

Don McGahn’s testimony comes after two years of legal challenges and will be behind closed doors with transcript coming later. The US House Judiciary Committee is poised to question former White House counsel Don McGahn behind closed doors on Friday, two years after House Democrats originally sought his testimony as part of investigations into former President Donald Trump. House Democrats …

After A 2-Year Legal Fight, Ex-Trump Aide Will Testify On The Russia Investigation
3 years, 7 months ago

After A 2-Year Legal Fight, Ex-Trump Aide Will Testify On The Russia Investigation

NPR  

After A 2-Year Legal Fight, Ex-Trump Aide Will Testify On The Russia Investigation Enlarge this image toggle caption Alex Wong/Getty Images Alex Wong/Getty Images Don McGahn, who served as former President Donald Trump's first White House counsel and was a key witness for investigators during the Russia probe, is set to testify Friday before the House Judiciary Committee. McGahn will …

2 Years Later, Former White House Counsel Don McGahn Agrees To Testify
3 years, 7 months ago

2 Years Later, Former White House Counsel Don McGahn Agrees To Testify

NPR  

2 Years Later, Former White House Counsel Don McGahn Agrees To Testify Enlarge this image toggle caption Alex Wong/Getty Images Alex Wong/Getty Images Former Trump White House counsel Don McGahn will testify before the House Judiciary Committee about his role in former special prosecutor Robert Mueller's Russia investigation, the panel announced Wednesday. Fresh Air The Struggle To Protect Trump From …

Trump found ‘not guilty’ at impeachment trial
3 years, 10 months ago

Trump found ‘not guilty’ at impeachment trial

Al Jazeera  

US Senate acquits former President Donald Trump of ‘incitement of insurrection’ in 57-43 vote. “I think on Twitter, for example, and in social media, you’re seeing a lot of outcry about it, particularly because since so much of this is not about the conviction … but showing the American people what happened.” 13 Feb 2021 - 18:30 GMT The ripple …

Trump's Legal Defense Team Concludes Case In Fraction Of Allotted Time
3 years, 10 months ago

Trump's Legal Defense Team Concludes Case In Fraction Of Allotted Time

NPR  

Trump's Legal Defense Team Concludes Case In Fraction Of Allotted Time Enlarge this image toggle caption Handout/Getty Images Handout/Getty Images Updated at 6:55 p.m. ET Former President Donald Trump's legal team concluded its defense on Friday, arguing that the impeachment proceedings were "an act of political vengeance" as well as "a politically motivated witch hunt." Schoen also claimed Trump's legal …

Trump rejects Dems’ request to testify at impeachment trial
3 years, 11 months ago

Trump rejects Dems’ request to testify at impeachment trial

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — House Democrats asked Donald Trump to testify under oath for his Senate impeachment trial, challenging him to respond to their charge that he incited a violent mob to storm the Capitol. Hours after the Democrats’ Thursday request was revealed, Trump adviser Jason Miller dismissed the trial as “an unconstitutional proceeding” and said the former president would not testify. …

Trump rejects Dems’ request to testify at impeachment trial
3 years, 11 months ago

Trump rejects Dems’ request to testify at impeachment trial

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — House Democrats on Thursday asked Donald Trump to testify under oath for his Senate impeachment trial, challenging him to respond to their charge that he incited a violent mob to storm the Capitol. Hours after the Democrats’ request was revealed, Trump adviser Jason Miller dismissed the trial as “an unconstitutional proceeding” and said the former president would not …

Trump impeachment trial week 2: What to watch for
4 years, 11 months ago

Trump impeachment trial week 2: What to watch for

Al Jazeera  

US President Donald Trump‘s impeachment trial enters a pivotal week as his defence team resumes its case and senators face a critical vote on whether to hear witnesses or proceed directly to a vote that is widely expected to end in his acquittal. Here is what to watch for as the Senate impeachment trial resumes on Monday at 1pm local …

FBI probe into Donald Trump campaign's links to Russia was justified, watchdog finds
5 years ago

FBI probe into Donald Trump campaign's links to Russia was justified, watchdog finds

ABC  

The FBI was justified in opening its investigation into ties between US President Donald Trump's presidential campaign and Russia and did not act with political bias, although there were "serious performance failures", the Justice Department's internal watchdog has found. Key points: The FBI eavesdropping on a former adviser of Mr Trump was justified, the US Justice Department's inspector general found …

Congressional Democrats name four witnesses to testify at public hearing of Donald Trump's impeachment inquiry
5 years, 1 month ago

Congressional Democrats name four witnesses to testify at public hearing of Donald Trump's impeachment inquiry

Firstpost  

The Judiciary panel is also expected to receive a report this week from the House Intelligence Committee laying out the Democratic case for Trump’s impeachment Washington: Congressional Democrats on Monday named the four witnesses who will testify this week at a public hearing in the impeachment inquiry of US President Donald Trump, in what is seen as a likely precursor …

Impeachment Watch: Republicans explain why Trump is innocent
5 years, 1 month ago

Impeachment Watch: Republicans explain why Trump is innocent

CNN  

A version of this story appears in CNN’s Impeachment Watch newsletter. CNN — As Democrats finish up their official report on the impeachment investigations, to be released Tuesday, Republicans have issued a 123-page document – in DC terms, a “prebuttal” – that argues everything you’ve seen so far is being misrepresented. GOP-led panel found no Ukraine interference, sources say CNN’s …

Trump faces two impeachment deadlines as inquiry shifts focus from fact-finding to Ukraine dealings
5 years, 1 month ago

Trump faces two impeachment deadlines as inquiry shifts focus from fact-finding to Ukraine dealings

The Hindu  

U.S. President Donald Trump faced two deadlines in Congress on Sunday as Democrats prepared to shift the focus of their impeachment inquiry from fact-finding to the consideration of possible charges of misconduct over his dealings with Ukraine. The Democratic-led House of Representatives Judiciary Committee, tasked with considering charges known as articles of impeachment, has given the President until 6 p.m. …

AP FACT CHECK: Trump’s Ukraine defense collides with facts
5 years, 1 month ago

AP FACT CHECK: Trump’s Ukraine defense collides with facts

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s defense of his actions with Ukraine collides with the known facts and the testimony of witnesses on multiple fronts as the impeachment inquiry moves into a new phase this coming week. THE FACTS: There’s scant evidence that Trump voiced concern about systemic corruption in Ukraine until he knew that word had gotten out about his …

Trump impeachment news: President given deadline to offer evidence, as White House ‘engaged in unprecedented obstruction’
5 years, 1 month ago

Trump impeachment news: President given deadline to offer evidence, as White House ‘engaged in unprecedented obstruction’

The Independent  

✕ Close Donald Trump uses pardoning of Thanksgiving turkey to make digs at impeachment hearings Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about …

Donald Trump invited to impeachment hearing by US House Judiciary panel
5 years, 1 month ago

Donald Trump invited to impeachment hearing by US House Judiciary panel

ABC  

United States President Donald Trump has been invited to appear before the latest hearings into the impeachment probe against him. Key points: A vote on actual charges of "high crimes and misdemeanours" is a step closer The Judiciary Committee's first impeachment hearing is scheduled for December 4 Mr Trump told a rally in Florida that the inquiry will help Republicans …

House lawyer says committee investigating whether Trump lied
5 years, 1 month ago

House lawyer says committee investigating whether Trump lied

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The House of Representatives’ top lawyer told a federal appeals court Monday that the House is investigating whether President Donald Trump lied to special counsel Robert Mueller, and the attorney urged the judges to order the release of still-secret material from Mueller’s investigation. This, therefore, is obviously a key part of a possible impeachment inquiry.” He said the …

AP source: DOJ review of Russia probe now a criminal inquiry
5 years, 2 months ago

AP source: DOJ review of Russia probe now a criminal inquiry

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The Justice Department has shifted its review of the Russia probe to a criminal investigation, a person familiar with the matter said Thursday, a move that is likely to raise concerns that President Donald Trump and his allies may be using the powers of the government to go after their opponents. The Justice Department had previously considered it …

Trump impeachment inquiry: 10 developments you may have missed
5 years, 2 months ago

Trump impeachment inquiry: 10 developments you may have missed

Al Jazeera  

Testimony, subpoenas, a refusal to cooperate: Here’s a look at this week’s developments in the Trump impeachment probe. Washington, DC – Friday marked Day 18 of the US House of Representatives impeachment inquiry of President Donald Trump, and despite Congress being in recess, the investigation escalated quickly this week with some major developments. “And refusing to comply with a congressional …

Key dates in the Trump impeachment investigation
5 years, 3 months ago

Key dates in the Trump impeachment investigation

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Key dates related to the Trump impeachment investigation: JULY 24, 2019 Special counsel Robert Mueller testifies before Congress that President Donald Trump was not cleared of obstructing justice, nor was he completely exonerated in the Russia probe, as Trump has contended. AUG. 12, 2019 A whistleblower complaint bearing this date and intended for Congress states: “In the course …

Donald Trump Is Asking A Foreign Country To Help Him Win. Again.
5 years, 3 months ago

Donald Trump Is Asking A Foreign Country To Help Him Win. Again.

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING With not one member of his circle in prison for attempting to collude with a foreign power, and with the prospect of impeachment rapidly fading thanks to Pelosi’s hand-wringing and stonewalling, Trump did what any rational leader would do: He apparently did it again. In the weeks that followed, Trump refused to grant Zelensky a meeting at …

House Judiciary preparing vote on impeachment hearing rules
5 years, 4 months ago

House Judiciary preparing vote on impeachment hearing rules

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The House Judiciary Committee is escalating its impeachment investigation into President Donald Trump, preparing a vote as soon as next Wednesday to establish procedures for hearings the panel hopes to hold this fall. House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerrold Nadler said just before the recess that the committee is already in an impeachment investigation as it has called multiple …

Mueller rejects Trump’s claims of exoneration, ‘witch hunt’
5 years, 5 months ago

Mueller rejects Trump’s claims of exoneration, ‘witch hunt’

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Robert Mueller, the taciturn lawman at the center of a polarizing American drama, bluntly dismissed President Donald Trump’s claims of “total exoneration” in the federal probe of Russia’s 2016 election interference. “The Democrats had nothing and now they have less than nothing.” Mueller was reluctant to stray beyond his lengthy written report, but that didn’t stop Republicans and …

Mueller: No Russia exoneration for Trump, despite his claims
5 years, 5 months ago

Mueller: No Russia exoneration for Trump, despite his claims

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Robert Mueller, the taciturn lawman at the center of a polarizing American drama, bluntly dismissed President Donald Trump’s claims of “total exoneration” Wednesday in the federal probe of Russia’s 2016 election interference. “The Democrats had nothing and now they have less than nothing.” Mueller was reluctant to stray beyond his lengthy written report, but that didn’t stop Republicans …

Robert Mueller testimony: What did he say?
5 years, 5 months ago

Robert Mueller testimony: What did he say?

Al Jazeera  

Washington, DC – In more than five hours of testimony before two congressional panels, former Special Counsel Robert Mueller said his investigation of Russia’s interference in 2016 US presidential election did not exonerate Donald Trump of obstruction of justice, as the president has claimed. But Mueller pushed back, telling Congress, “That’s not what the report said.” “The president was not …

In A Bitterly Divided Nation, Will Robert Mueller's Testimony Change Any Minds?
5 years, 5 months ago

In A Bitterly Divided Nation, Will Robert Mueller's Testimony Change Any Minds?

NPR  

In A Bitterly Divided Nation, Will Robert Mueller's Testimony Change Any Minds? All the allegations are "phony stuff" and the Democrats know it, Trump said, along with the "phony cloud" he said had descended since Mueller's appointment in the spring of 2017. toggle caption Roberto Schmidt/AFP/Getty Images So there was one indicator: Not only did Mueller's testimony entice Trump to …

"Fox & Friends" guests predict Mueller hearings cemented President Trump's re-election
5 years, 5 months ago

"Fox & Friends" guests predict Mueller hearings cemented President Trump's re-election

Salon  

The hosts of "Fox & Friends" invited guests on Thursday morning who predicted the Mueller hearings helped President Donald Trump get re-elected in 2020. One guest on the program, former Arkansas governor and Republican presidential candidate Mike Huckabee, declared former special counsel Robert Mueller's performance to be "really disastrous." Meanwhile, at the prompting of co-host Brian Kilmeade, Trump's personal lawyer, …

Robert Mueller did not exonerate Donald Trump, but the man in question disagrees
5 years, 5 months ago

Robert Mueller did not exonerate Donald Trump, but the man in question disagrees

ABC  

Former special counsel Robert Mueller said in dramatic US congressional testimony he had not exonerated President Donald Trump of obstruction of justice, and defended the integrity of his inquiry under repeated attacks by conservative Republican allies of the President. Key points: Democrats had hoped the hearings would weaken Donald Trump's re-election prospects Robert Mueller is expected to be asked about …

Mueller Didn’t Bring His Report ‘To Life,’ But Democrats Will Take It
5 years, 5 months ago

Mueller Didn’t Bring His Report ‘To Life,’ But Democrats Will Take It

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON ― House Democrats were hoping former special counsel Robert Mueller’s testimony Wednesday would bring his damning report to life, convincing lawmakers and the public that the president has committed serious wrongdoing. “And in fact, I stated publicly that I didn’t think that it would yield any things that were not already in the report.” Rep. Al …

Mueller offers terse answers, uncertainty in testimony
5 years, 5 months ago

Mueller offers terse answers, uncertainty in testimony

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Robert Mueller paused. At another time, when Democrat Steve Cohen cited the Trump quote, “I’m f-cked,” from a specific page of Mueller’s report and asked whether former Attorney General Jeff Sessions had been the source, the former special counsel demurred. Certainly, Democrats had no trouble hearing Mueller say what would become their top takeaways, including his statement early …

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