Former FBI Director Robert Mueller Named Special Counsel for Russia Investigation
Former FBI Director Robert Mueller Named Special Counsel for Russia Investigation In a surprise move on Wednesday, the Deputy Attorney General named a special counsel for the investigation into Russia’s meddling in the 2016 election. Former FBI director Robert Mueller will serve as a special counsel to oversee the FBI’s investigation of the Russian government’s efforts to influence the 2016 presidential election. The investigation will also examine “related matters,” which indicates Mueller will look at possible collusion between Trump campaign officials and the Russian government. The story was first reported by the New York Times that noted, “The appointment...
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