Robert mueller

Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation did not find the Trump campaign worked with Russia to interfere in the 2016 election, Attorney General William Barr told congressional leaders on Sunday, but it stopped short of clearing the president of obstruction of justice. “[T]he investigation did not establish that members of the Trump Campaign conspired or coordinated with the Russian government in its election interference activities,” Mueller’s report said, according to a summary delivered by Barr to Congress. During a probe that lasted 22 months and was handed to Barr on Friday, Mueller did gather evidence on the question of whether President Trump obstructed justice, but determined it was “insufficient” to merit a conclusion the president acted to stop or stymie the investigation. “While this report does not conclude that the President committed a crime, it also does not exonerate him,” Mueller said regarding obstruction, … [Read more...] about Barr Says Mueller Report Finds No Trump-Russia Collusion, but ‘Does Not Exonerate’ President Over Obstruction

Legislation aimed at securing U.S. elections got an unexpected shot in the arm this week when Robert MuellerRobert (Bob) Swan MuellerSpeier says impeachment inquiry shows 'very strong case of bribery' by Trump Gowdy: I '100 percent' still believe public congressional hearings are 'a circus' Comey: Mueller 'didn't succeed in his mission because there was inadequate transparency' MORE devoted a fair share of his first remarks on the Russia probe to the threat posed by foreign actors seeking to undermine democracy at the ballot box.Election security bills have been languishing in Congress for months, due in large part to Republicans who do not want to shine a light on Russia's actions and risk the fury of President TrumpDonald John TrumpDiscontent in Iraq and Lebanon is a way to expose Iran's corruption Mike Espy announces Mississippi Senate bid Poll: Democratic incumbent Edwards leads GOP challenger Rispone in Louisiana governor run-off MORE.The president weighed in on the issue … [Read more...] about Mueller remarks put renewed focus on election security bills

Welcome to The Hill’s Morning Report. TGIF! Our newsletter gets you up to speed on the most important developments in politics and policy, plus trends to watch. Co-creators are Alexis Simendinger and Al Weaver (CLICK HERE to subscribe!). On Twitter, find us at @asimendinger and @alweaver22.President TrumpDonald John TrumpFive landmark moments of testimony to Congress Lindsey Graham basks in the impeachment spotlight Democrats sharpen their message on impeachment MORE has rhetorically snapped a padlock around the Russia investigation more than once, only to revisit disputes and events he insists are settled and in the past.“No, Russia did not help me get elected,” Trump told reporters on Thursday on his way to an event in Colorado. Twenty minutes earlier, the president tweeted, “I had nothing to do with Russia helping me to get elected.” ADVERTISEMENTWhere Trump is concerned, there is no such thing as turning the page. Former special counsel … [Read more...] about The Hill’s Morning Report — Trump turns the page back to Mueller probe

In a last-minute move, Democrats are shifting their impeachment rhetoric and talking points just days before the first public hearings into President TrumpDonald John TrumpThis week: House kicks off public phase of impeachment inquiry Impeachment week: Trump probe hits crucial point Judd Gregg: The big, big and bigger problem MORE’s handling of foreign policy in Ukraine.The televised hearings mark a crucial phase in an investigation conducted thus far behind closed doors, as Democrats seek to swing public opinion — and by extension, that of Republicans — behind the central inference of their impeachment inquiry: that Trump broke the law and should be removed from office.ADVERTISEMENTAs part of that outreach effort, many well-placed Democrats are dropping the opaque Latin phrase that has dominated the seven-week impeachment investigation — “quid pro quo” — and embracing distinct legal terms like “extortion” and “bribery” … [Read more...] about Democrats sharpen their message on impeachment

FILE - In this Nov. 19, 1998 file photo, House Judiciary Committee Chairman Rep. Henry Hyde, R-Ill., presides over the committee's impeachment hearing for President Bill Clinton, on Capitol Hill in Washington. The public impeachment inquiry hearings this week usher in a rare and momentous occasion in American history as Congress debates whether to remove a sitting president from office. less FILE - In this Nov. 19, 1998 file photo, House Judiciary Committee Chairman Rep. Henry Hyde, R-Ill., presides over the committee's impeachment hearing for President Bill Clinton, on Capitol Hill in Washington. ... more Photo: Joe Marquette, AP Photo: Joe Marquette, AP Image 1 of / 3 Caption Close Image 1 of 3 FILE - In this Nov. 19, 1998 file photo, House Judiciary Committee Chairman Rep. Henry Hyde, … [Read more...] about Then and now: How Trump impeachment hearing is different