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More from Special counsel Robert Mueller’s Trump-Russia investigation: How we got here

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Watch live: Robert Mueller’s testimony about the Trump-Russia investigationWatch live: Robert Mueller’s testimony about the Trump-Russia investigation
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The former special counsel is being questioned about the probe for the first time. But how much will he say?

By Andrew Prokop
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Why Mueller is going to get asked about Attorney General William BarrWhy Mueller is going to get asked about Attorney General William Barr
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A refresher on Barr’s handling of the Mueller report ahead of the former special counsel’s testimony on Wednesday.

By Jen Kirby
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Mueller’s longtime aide Aaron Zebley will appear alongside him for House Judiciary testimonyMueller’s longtime aide Aaron Zebley will appear alongside him for House Judiciary testimony
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The special counsel had initially requested Zebley join him as a witness, but he’ll instead advise Mueller during questioning.

By Jen Kirby
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Trump talked about Mueller’s testimony for around 90 seconds. He packed in 6 lies.Trump talked about Mueller’s testimony for around 90 seconds. He packed in 6 lies.
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“No obstruction ... We had a total no-collusion finding.”

By Aaron Rupar
Technology
“We’re not ready” for foreign election interference in 2020, says Rep. Adam Schiff“We’re not ready” for foreign election interference in 2020, says Rep. Adam Schiff
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Technology

Schiff, the Democrat who chairs the House Intelligence Committee, has warned Facebook, Twitter, and Google to be on notice for deepfakes and other dirty tricks.

By Eric Johnson
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William Barr vs. Robert Mueller, explainedWilliam Barr vs. Robert Mueller, explained
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Disputes over the handling of the Trump obstruction investigation have spilled into public view.

By Andrew Prokop
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Mueller’s punt keeps looking worseMueller’s punt keeps looking worse
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The special counsel’s decision not to say whether Trump broke the law sets a bad precedent.

By Andrew Prokop
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Trump finally admits Russia helped get him electedTrump finally admits Russia helped get him elected
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“I had nothing to do with Russia helping me to get elected,” the president tweeted.

By Alex Ward
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2020 Democrats’ response to Mueller statement: Impeach2020 Democrats’ response to Mueller statement: Impeach
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Their colleagues in the House aren’t so sure.

By Ella Nilsen
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Robert Mueller has resigned because his investigation is overRobert Mueller has resigned because his investigation is over
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He dropped the news during a surprise press conference on Wednesday.

By Catherine Kim
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Mueller: We didn’t say whether Trump committed a crime. Trump: “Case is closed.”Mueller: We didn’t say whether Trump committed a crime. Trump: “Case is closed.”
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The president reacts to special counsel Robert Mueller’s public statement.

By Jen Kirby
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Robert Mueller should testify before CongressRobert Mueller should testify before Congress
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Live video matters — and today’s statement just drives that home.

By Matthew Yglesias
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Robert Mueller’s first public statement on the Trump-Russia investigation, explainedRobert Mueller’s first public statement on the Trump-Russia investigation, explained
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What the special counsel said — and didn’t say.

By Andrew Prokop
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The most important line in today’s Robert Mueller statementThe most important line in today’s Robert Mueller statement
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Mueller isn’t saying Trump obstructed justice. But he’s not not saying it, either.

By Tara Golshan
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“The report is my testimony”: Mueller casts doubt on whether he’ll speak to Congress“The report is my testimony”: Mueller casts doubt on whether he’ll speak to Congress
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Even if the special counsel testifies before Congress, he won’t say anything that isn’t already in his report.

By Ella Nilsen
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Can a sitting president be indicted? We explain with a flowchart.Can a sitting president be indicted? We explain with a flowchart.
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Robert Mueller said a sitting president can’t be indicted. This question isn’t as settled as he says.

By Alvin Chang
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Here’s a full transcript of Robert Mueller’s remarksHere’s a full transcript of Robert Mueller’s remarks
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The former special counsel held a surprise news conference on Wednesday.

By Catherine Kim
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Why Senate Republicans are fracturing over Donald Jr.’s testimonyWhy Senate Republicans are fracturing over Donald Jr.’s testimony
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The latest Trump loyalty test pits Republicans against one of their own.

By Li Zhou
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Comey: “No doubt” that Trump would face obstruction charges if he weren’t presidentComey: “No doubt” that Trump would face obstruction charges if he weren’t president
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The former FBI director said “any reasonable prosecutor” would file charges over certain incidents.

By Andrew Prokop
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Donald Trump Jr. has been subpoenaed — by a Republican-controlled Senate committeeDonald Trump Jr. has been subpoenaed — by a Republican-controlled Senate committee
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The Senate Intelligence Committee has some more Russia-related questions for the president’s son.

By Andrew Prokop
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McConnell is using the Mueller report to blame Obama for Russian meddlingMcConnell is using the Mueller report to blame Obama for Russian meddling
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The height of shamelessness.

By Aaron Rupar
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400 former DOJ prosecutors: Mueller had enough evidence to charge Trump400 former DOJ prosecutors: Mueller had enough evidence to charge Trump
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They don’t even think it was a close call.

By Zack Beauchamp
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Trump and Putin talked about the Mueller report — but not Russian meddling in 2020Trump and Putin talked about the Mueller report — but not Russian meddling in 2020
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It’s the latest example of Trump’s reluctance to acknowledge Russian interference.

By Li Zhou
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3 winners and 3 losers from William Barr’s Mueller report testimony3 winners and 3 losers from William Barr’s Mueller report testimony
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Barr went to drastic lengths to protect Trump. He didn’t come off great in the process.

By Aaron Rupar
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William Barr has refused to testify in front of the House Judiciary CommitteeWilliam Barr has refused to testify in front of the House Judiciary Committee
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The attorney general sat through a Senate Judiciary hearing. He’s not extending the House the same courtesy.

By Ella Nilsen