US: What does the redacted Mueller report say?
5 years, 8 months ago

US: What does the redacted Mueller report say?

Al Jazeera  

US Attorney General William Barr released a redacted version of Special Counsel Robert Mueller‘s report on Russia’s role in the 2016 US presidential election on Thursday. As for the question of whether the Trump campaign had colluded with Russia during the 2016 presidential campaign, Mueller wrote, “While the investigation identified numerous links between individuals with ties to the Russian government and individuals associated with the Trump Campaign, the evidence was not sufficient to support criminal charges.” Trump’s legal team called the results “a total victory for the president”, while Democrats criticised Barr for his handling of the report and called for the release of the full, unredacted findings of the investigation. The report also said there was “substantial evidence” that Trump fired James Comey as FBI director in 2017 due to his “unwillingness to publicly state that the president was not personally under investigation”. Questions of collusion: ‘Not sufficient evidence for criminal charges’ As for the question of whether the Trump campaign had colluded with Russia during the 2016 presidential campaign, Mueller wrote, “While the investigation identified numerous links between individuals with ties to the Russian government and individuals associated with the Trump campaign, the evidence was not sufficient to support criminal charges.” The report said there were numerous contacts between members of Trump’s circle and Russia and that the campaign “expected it would benefit electorally from information stolen and released through Russian efforts.” But it said the efforts did not amount to criminal conspiracy. When then-Attorney General Jeff Sessions informed Trump of Mueller’s appointment in May 2017, the report said, Trump slumped back in his chair and said: “Oh my God.

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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 …

Why was Trump let off during Russia probe? Nine-page memo offers new insight
2 years, 4 months ago

Why was Trump let off during Russia probe? Nine-page memo offers new insight

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. The nine-page memo, which was prepared by two senior Justice Department officials for then-attorney …

'That's not what our report said': Mueller lawyer nails Bill Barr for lying in bombshell Trump memo
2 years, 4 months ago

'That's not what our report said': Mueller lawyer nails Bill Barr for lying in bombshell Trump memo

Raw Story  

Last week, a Washington court of appeals ruled that former Attorney General Bill Barr lied about Donald Trump's involvement in special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation into Russian involvement in the 2016 campaign cycle. "The two senior staff, say to Bill Barr that the reason he should make the decision is because if the memo comes out it might be read …

DOJ releases 9-page memo explaining why Trump wasn’t prosecuted for obstruction: report
2 years, 4 months ago

DOJ releases 9-page memo explaining why Trump wasn’t prosecuted for obstruction: report

Raw Story  

The U.S. Justice Department has released a 9-page 2019 memo arguing that Donald Trump should not be prosecuted for obstruction of special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation. Politico noted DOJ, "fought release of the memo for years, arguing that it was part of a deliberative process advising Barr on what to do in response to Mueller’s report. "Engel would later become …

McGahn: Effort to get Mueller fired was ‘point of no return’
3 years, 6 months ago

McGahn: Effort to get Mueller fired was ‘point of no return’

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Former White House counsel Don McGahn told lawmakers in a closed-door interview last week that he regarded President Donald Trump’s effort to have special counsel Robert Mueller fired as “a point of no return” for the administration if carried out. McGahn, who resisted Trump’s directive that he contact then-Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein to press for Mueller’s removal …

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 …

Judge sharply rebukes Barr’s handling of Mueller report
4 years, 10 months ago

Judge sharply rebukes Barr’s handling of Mueller report

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — A federal judge on Thursday sharply rebuked Attorney General William Barr’s handling of the special counsel’s Russia report, saying Barr had made “misleading public statements” to spin the investigation’s findings in favor of President Donald Trump and had shown a “lack of candor.” U.S. District Judge Reggie Walton delivered the criticism in a 23-page order in which he …

New GOP report defies reality with Trump exoneration
5 years, 1 month ago

New GOP report defies reality with Trump exoneration

CNN  

Washington CNN — A new report aimed at defending Donald Trump against Democratic claims of abuse of power represented a remarkable demonstration of the President’s greatest political achievement – the transformation of the Republican Party in his image. The report’s refusal to even acknowledge any inappropriate behavior by Trump – in the face of direct evidence – also offers a …

Trump's actions worse than Nixon's - and Democrats must impeach him immediately, George Bush's former ethics lawyer warns
5 years, 2 months ago

Trump's actions worse than Nixon's - and Democrats must impeach him immediately, George Bush's former ethics lawyer warns

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 Donald Trump’s multiple abuses of office are more serious than …

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 …

Donald Trump was not exonerated of obstructing investigation into Russian meddling in elections, Robert Mueller tells US Congress
5 years, 5 months ago

Donald Trump was not exonerated of obstructing investigation into Russian meddling in elections, Robert Mueller tells US Congress

Firstpost  

Robert Mueller denied Wednesday that Donald Trump had been exonerated of obstructing his two-year investigation into Russian election meddling but – in his first testimony before Congress on the probe – he again declined to accuse the US president of a crime Washington: Robert Mueller denied Wednesday that Donald Trump had been exonerated of obstructing his two-year investigation into Russian …

Robert Mueller testifies: Six things to know
5 years, 5 months ago

Robert Mueller testifies: Six things to know

Al Jazeera  

What questions will be asked? House Democrats, who believe the Trump administration has mischaracterised what is in the report, see great value in having Mueller appear live and in person on national television to explain his team’s findings and analysis. The House Judiciary and Intelligence committee members and staff lawyers have been preparing questions for Mueller’s testimony designed to probe …

9 key takeaways from the Mueller report
5 years, 5 months ago

9 key takeaways from the Mueller report

CBS News  

The 448-page report from special counsel Robert Mueller was the culmination of a 22-month investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election, the actions of the Trump campaign, and possible obstruction of justice. Trump campaign officials had interactions with Russians, but Mueller could not prove they "willfully violated the law" While investigating "any links and/or coordination" between individuals associated …

Mueller report: Jerry Nadler says substantial evidence Trump ‘guilty of high crimes’
5 years, 5 months ago

Mueller report: Jerry Nadler says substantial evidence Trump ‘guilty of high crimes’

CNN  

Washington CNN — House Judiciary Chairman Jerry Nadler on Sunday said Robert Mueller’s report presents “very substantial evidence” that President Donald Trump is “guilty of high crimes and misdemeanors” – an impeachable offense. “We have to … let Mueller present those facts to the American people, and then see where we go from there, because the administration must be held …

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 …

Trump suggests Don McGahn lied to Mueller under oath — and bars his testimony
5 years, 6 months ago

Trump suggests Don McGahn lied to Mueller under oath — and bars his testimony

Salon  

President Trump claimed in an interview with ABC News that former White House counsel Don McGahn “lied” under oath to special counsel Robert Mueller about Trump’s repeated attempts to have Mueller fired. Trump told ABC News’ George Stephanopulos that McGahn “may have been confused” when he told Mueller that Trump repeatedly ordered him to have then-Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein …

Trump news: White House 'is in fast competition' with Nixon administration on obstruction, Watergate accuser says
5 years, 6 months ago

Trump news: White House 'is in fast competition' with Nixon administration on obstruction, Watergate accuser says

The Independent  

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Case opened: Democrats begin public airing of Mueller report
5 years, 6 months ago

Case opened: Democrats begin public airing of Mueller report

India Today  

President Donald Trump says it's "case closed." House Democrats have scheduled a series of hearings this coming week on the special counsel's report as they intensify their focus on the Russia probe and pick up the pace on an investigative "path" - in the words of Speaker Nancy Pelosi - that some of them hope leads to the impeachment of …

Trump attacks Mueller, denies that Russia helped him win
5 years, 7 months ago

Trump attacks Mueller, denies that Russia helped him win

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump has angrily assailed special counsel Robert Mueller’s motives, after Mueller bluntly rebuffed Trump’s repeated claims that the Russia investigation had cleared him of obstructing justice. When asked last year in Helsinki whether he wanted Trump to become president, Putin replied: “Yes, I did.” On Wednesday, Mueller, in his first public remarks on the Russia investigation, …

William Barr: Justice Department does not agree with "a lot of the legal analysis" in Mueller report
5 years, 7 months ago

William Barr: Justice Department does not agree with "a lot of the legal analysis" in Mueller report

Salon  

Attorney General William Barr responded to special counsel Robert Mueller's first public remarks about his investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election by asserting that "as a matter of law, many of the instances would not amount to obstruction." Barr's explanation contradicts the special counsel, who told the American people Wednesday that he could not charge President Donald …

The Latest: Pelosi says ‘nothing off the table’ on Trump
5 years, 7 months ago

The Latest: Pelosi says ‘nothing off the table’ on Trump

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The Latest on special counsel Robert Mueller and the Russia investigation : 3:45 p.m. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says “nothing is off the table,” including potential impeachment proceedings against President Donald Trump. Mueller said Wednesday he and the special counsel team chose their words carefully in the report and “the work speaks for itself.” Mueller says that the …

Mueller declares his Russia report did not exonerate Trump
5 years, 7 months ago

Mueller declares his Russia report did not exonerate Trump

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Special counsel Robert Mueller said Wednesday that charging President Donald Trump with a crime was “not an option” because of federal rules, but he used his first public remarks on the Russia investigation to emphasize that he did not exonerate the president. The special counsel’s remarks stood as a pointed rebuttal to Trump’s repeated claims that he was …

Text of special counsel Robert Mueller’s statement on probe
5 years, 7 months ago

Text of special counsel Robert Mueller’s statement on probe

Associated Press  

Text of special counsel Robert Mueller’s prepared statement Wednesday on his investigation, as released by the Justice Department: Two years ago, the Acting Attorney General asked me to serve as Special Counsel, and he created the Special Counsel’s office. The Special Counsel’s Office is part of the Department of Justice and, by regulation, it was bound by that Department policy. …

ROBERT MUELLER'S FULL STATEMENT RESIGNING AND NOT CLEARING TRUMP OF A CRIME
5 years, 7 months ago

ROBERT MUELLER'S FULL STATEMENT RESIGNING AND NOT CLEARING TRUMP OF A CRIME

Daily Mail  

This is the script Robert Mueller read from at the Department of Justice on May 29, his first public statement since being appointed as special counsel Two years ago, the Acting Attorney General asked me to serve as Special Counsel, and he created the Special Counsel's Office. And in the second volume, the report describes the results and analysis of …

Michigan GOP congressman says Trump conduct is ‘impeachable’
5 years, 7 months ago

Michigan GOP congressman says Trump conduct is ‘impeachable’

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — A Republican congressman from Michigan on Saturday became the first member of President Donald Trump’s party on Capitol Hill to accuse him of engaging in “impeachable conduct” stemming from special counsel Robert Mueller’s lengthy investigation into Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential election. Often a lone GOP voice in Congress, Amash sent a series of tweets Saturday faulting …

James Comey: ‘It sure looks like’ Trump had criminal intent to commit obstruction of justice
5 years, 8 months ago

James Comey: ‘It sure looks like’ Trump had criminal intent to commit obstruction of justice

CNN  

Washington CNN — Former FBI Director James Comey said Thursday that “it sure looks like” President Donald Trump had criminal intent to commit obstruction of justice during special counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation. At a CNN town hall in Washington, Anderson Cooper asked Comey whether, based on the redacted version of Mueller’s report on Russian interference in the 2016 election, he …

This is the "serious error" William Barr made in his handling of the Mueller report
5 years, 8 months ago

This is the "serious error" William Barr made in his handling of the Mueller report

Salon  

President Donald Trump has repeatedly described special counsel Robert Mueller’s final report for the Russia investigation as a total vindication of him, insisting that Mueller ruled out the possibility of obstruction of justice. “To be sure, by handing over the lightly redacted results of Mueller’s investigation to Congress, Barr served the purpose of the Constitution and special counsel regulations,” Roiphe …

Mueller report says "thorough FBI investigation" might have implicated Trump in criminal conspiracy
5 years, 8 months ago

Mueller report says "thorough FBI investigation" might have implicated Trump in criminal conspiracy

Salon  

The massive report compiled by special counsel Robert Mueller has been out for more than two weeks, but its length and density resist easy analysis — and offer numerous details that require closer attention. One section, from Mueller’s analysis of President Donald Trump’s reaction the public confirmation of the FBI’s Russia investigation, and his subsequent firing of then-FBI director James …

Trump and Putin discussed Mueller report in call and 'no collusion' finding
5 years, 8 months ago

Trump and Putin discussed Mueller report in call and 'no collusion' finding

Daily Mail  

Donald Trump says Vladimir Putin 'smiled' during a telephone conversation as they talked about allegations that the U.S. president's campaign was involved in a conspiracy to interfere in the 2016 election. At the White House later, DailyMail.com pressed Sarah Sanders, the president's spokeswoman, to explain why Trump declined to tell his Russian counterpart to not interfere in the next election. …

If Trump really believed he was falsely accused ‘that is not a corrupt motive’ for removing the special counsel: Bill Barr
5 years, 8 months ago

If Trump really believed he was falsely accused ‘that is not a corrupt motive’ for removing the special counsel: Bill Barr

Raw Story  

Attorney General William Barr told Senator Dianne Feinstein that if President Donald Trump really and truly thought he was being falsely accused of collaborating with Russia to steal the 2016 presidential election, that it was "not a corrupt motive" for firing Robert Mueller, a stunning statement from the nation's highest law enforcement officer. "As a matter of law, I think …

William Barr Says He Couldn't Release Mueller Report Without Clearing Trump Of Obstruction
5 years, 8 months ago

William Barr Says He Couldn't Release Mueller Report Without Clearing Trump Of Obstruction

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON ― Attorney General William Barr will tell members of the Senate Judiciary Committee on Wednesday that he had to make “a prosecutorial judgment” and clear President Donald Trump of obstruction of justice before releasing a public version of Robert Mueller’s special counsel report. Barr, in prepared remarks released Tuesday night, said that “it would not have …

The Mueller report catalogs falsehoods from the Trump team
5 years, 8 months ago

The Mueller report catalogs falsehoods from the Trump team

CNN  

Washington CNN — The Mueller report documents at least 77 specific instances where President Donald Trump’s campaign staff, administration officials and family members, Republican backers and his associates lied or made false assertions to the public, Congress, or authorities, according to a new CNN analysis. Mueller notes that during the effort to spread a lie about his involvement in the …

Mueller's Letter To Barr Complained That Trump-Russia Report Summary Lacked 'Context'
5 years, 8 months ago

Mueller's Letter To Barr Complained That Trump-Russia Report Summary Lacked 'Context'

NPR  

Mueller's Letter To Barr Complained That Trump-Russia Report Summary Lacked 'Context' Enlarge this image toggle caption Cliff Owen/AP Cliff Owen/AP Updated 9:28 a.m. ET on May 1 Special counsel Robert Mueller wrote a letter in late March objecting to Attorney General William Barr's four-page summary of the conclusions of the investigation into possible ties between Russia and the Trump campaign, …

Dem leaders stress more Trump probes, downplay impeachment
5 years, 8 months ago

Dem leaders stress more Trump probes, downplay impeachment

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — A House chairman on Monday subpoenaed former White House Counsel Don McGahn as Democratic leaders moved to deepen their investigation of President Donald Trump while bottling up talk among their rank-and-file of impeaching him. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi urged divided Democrats to focus on fact-finding rather than the prospect of any impeachment proceedings after the damning details of …

Rudy Giuliani claims there is 'nothing wrong' with taking information from Russia
5 years, 8 months ago

Rudy Giuliani claims there is 'nothing wrong' with taking information from Russia

Daily Mail  

President Donald Trump's lawyer Rudy Giuliani insisted there was 'nothing wrong' with the president's 2016 campaign taking information from the Russians, as House Democrats pledged stepped-up investigations into campaign misconduct and possible crimes of obstruction detailed in special counsel Robert Mueller's report. Scroll down for video Rudy Giuliani, an attorney for President Donald Trump, blasted the findings of the Mueller …

US House Democrats’ views vary after Mueller report: Pelosi
5 years, 8 months ago

US House Democrats’ views vary after Mueller report: Pelosi

Al Jazeera  

Pelosi says while Democrats’ views range from investigations to impeachment, ‘we all agree we should find truth’. United States House Democrats’ views vary on how to proceed after last week’s release of a redacted version of Special Counsel Robert Mueller‘s Russia probe, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said on Monday. In a letter to fellow Democratic politicians, Pelosi said it was …

US House panel chair subpoenas ex-White House lawyer Don McGahn
5 years, 8 months ago

US House panel chair subpoenas ex-White House lawyer Don McGahn

Al Jazeera  

Mueller’s redacted report said Trump asked McGahn to tell then-acting attorney general that Mueller had to be removed. The chairman of the House Judiciary Committee has subpoenaed former White House Counsel Don McGahn for testimony in the United States following the release of the redacted report from Special Counsel Robert Mueller. “Instead of looking at material that Attorney General Barr …

Mueller report is quite the page-turner (opinion)
5 years, 8 months ago

Mueller report is quite the page-turner (opinion)

CNN  

Editor’s Note: Sign up to get our new weekly column as a newsletter. … Indeed, if this is a ‘good’ report for the President, it is hard to imagine what a bad one would look like.” But for a Republican commentator, the report’s findings were more than enough reason to turn the page: “It’s a painful pill for Trump critics …

Democrats get Mueller ammunition but they are split on how to use it
5 years, 8 months ago

Democrats get Mueller ammunition but they are split on how to use it

Business Standard  

Democrats get Mueller ammunition but they are split on how to use it Representative Doug Collins, the top Republican on the House Judiciary Committee, said Democrats had misconstrued a section of the report about obstruction of justice to suit their anti-Trump agenda Premium Trump put out a tweet with a Game of Thrones-inspired meme after US Attorney General Bill Barr …

Robert Mueller report reveals Donald Trump wanted to fire special counsel before he could deepen probe in Russian poll meddling
5 years, 8 months ago

Robert Mueller report reveals Donald Trump wanted to fire special counsel before he could deepen probe in Russian poll meddling

Firstpost  

The more than 400-page document, made public in redacted form by the Justice Department, detailed how Donald Trump instructed his then White House counsel, Don McGahn, to tell the acting attorney general that Robert Mueller must be removed. Washington: Fearing that his presidency was doomed, an angry Donald Trump pushed for Robert Mueller to be fired before he could deepen …

Mueller reveals Trump’s attempts to choke off Russia probe
5 years, 8 months ago

Mueller reveals Trump’s attempts to choke off Russia probe

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Public at last, special counsel Robert Mueller’s report revealed to a waiting nation Thursday that President Donald Trump tried to seize control of the Russia probe and force Mueller’s removal to stop him from investigating potential obstruction of justice by the president. Trump campaign manager Brad Parscale said Republicans should turn the tables and “investigate the liars who …

Russia rejects Mueller report that documents its interference
5 years, 8 months ago

Russia rejects Mueller report that documents its interference

Al Jazeera  

According to the report, Russia ‘interfered in the 2016 presidential election in sweeping and systematic fashion’. The Kremlin said on Friday that US Special Counsel Robert Mueller‘s long-awaited report did not contain any evidence that the Russian state had meddled in the 2016 US presidential election. Mueller’s report, released on Thursday with multiple redactions, detailed extensive contacts between Donald Trump‘s …

Meet The People In Trump's Orbit Who The Mueller Report Says Ignored His Orders
5 years, 8 months ago

Meet The People In Trump's Orbit Who The Mueller Report Says Ignored His Orders

NPR  

Meet The People In Trump's Orbit Who The Mueller Report Says Ignored His Orders Enlarge this image toggle caption Tasos Katopodis; Chris Kleponis/AFP; Jim Watson/AFP/Getty Images Tasos Katopodis; Chris Kleponis/AFP; Jim Watson/AFP/Getty Images Attorney General William Barr said there would be no obstruction of justice charges against the president stemming from the report by special counsel Robert Mueller, which was …

Mueller report shows no evidence of Russian meddling in US election: Moscow
5 years, 8 months ago

Mueller report shows no evidence of Russian meddling in US election: Moscow

India Today  

Russia on Friday dismissed US special counsel Robert Mueller's report, saying it contains "no proven evidence" that Moscow interfered in the 2016 US presidential election. The 448-page report released by US Attorney General William Barr on Thursday sketched out the Russian meddling in the US elections in great detail. "The report contains no proven evidence that Russia allegedly interfered in …

The Mueller report has just been made public. Here's some of what it says
5 years, 8 months ago

The Mueller report has just been made public. Here's some of what it says

ABC  

When then-attorney general Jeff Sessions told US President Donald Trump that a special counsel was being appointed to investigate potential links between his campaign and Russian meddling in the election, Mr Trump said "this is the end of my Presidency". The report also said there was "substantial evidence" that Mr Trump fired James Comey as FBI director in 2017 due …

‘No Collusion, No Obstruction’ Report Shows What Seems To Be Plenty Of Both
5 years, 8 months ago

‘No Collusion, No Obstruction’ Report Shows What Seems To Be Plenty Of Both

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Enthusiasm for Russian help in a presidential campaign. What’s more, far from “never” interfering, Mueller wrote that the only reason that Trump did not more effectively block the investigation was that some in his administration, such as fired FBI Director James Comey and former White House counsel Don McGhan, refused to obey Trump’s orders. “Trump, his campaign …

Key Takeaways From The Full Redacted Mueller Report
5 years, 8 months ago

Key Takeaways From The Full Redacted Mueller Report

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING A redacted version of special counsel Robert Mueller’s long-awaited report on Russian interference in the 2016 election was released Thursday, allowing Congress and the American public to read the findings for themselves. “These incidents were often carried out through on-on-one meetings in which the President sought to use his official power outside of usual channels.” The report …

Key takeaways from Robert Mueller’s Russia report
5 years, 8 months ago

Key takeaways from Robert Mueller’s Russia report

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump may not have obstructed justice, but it wasn’t for lack of trying. Robert Mueller’s 448-page report takes the American public inside the room with Trump as he expressed fear that the special counsel would end his presidency and made several attempts to get the people around him to curtail the probe into his campaign and …

The 10 instances of possible obstruction in Mueller report
5 years, 8 months ago

The 10 instances of possible obstruction in Mueller report

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Special counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation of Russian interference in the 2016 election identified 10 instances of possible obstruction of justice by President Donald Trump. Trump told Comey: “I hope you can see your way to letting this go.” ___ PRESIDENT’S REACTION TO THE CONTINUING RUSSIA INVESTIGATION Among the evidence is the president telling then-White House counsel Don McGahn …

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