The Mueller Report

Reports say Mueller probe now examining whether Trump obstructed justice

By Jake Pearson and Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press

The special counsel appointed to investigate Russian influence in the 2016 presidential campaign is now examining whether President Donald Trump tried to obstruct justice, it has been reported.

News Wrap: Mueller meets with senators on Russia probe

By PBS News Hour

In the our news wrap Wednesday, leaders of the Senate Intelligence Committee held their first meeting with Robert Mueller, the special counsel investigating Russian meddling in the 2016 election. That followed a day of speculation about Mueller's future. Also, the…

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Rosenstein says he’s seen no good cause to fire special counsel Mueller

By Eric Tucker and Deb Riechmann, Associated Press

Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein said he's seen no basis for firing Robert Mueller, the former FBI director he appointed as special counsel to oversee an investigation into potential coordination between the Trump presidential campaign and Russia.

WATCH LIVE: Deputy AG Rod Rosenstein testifies in budget hearings

By Associated Press

Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein is on Capitol Hill today at 10 a.m. ET, addressing the budget appropriations committees for both the House and the Senate. Watch his statements here.

Two views of President Trump: near and far

By Lisa Desjardins

In the past day, NewsHour’s Judy Woodruff interviewed two men with important perspectives on President Donald Trump. And, we noticed, particularly contrasting perspectives. One from across the globe, the other from relatively nearby.

President Trump’s allies turn on special counsel Mueller

By Jill Colvin and Julie Bykowicz, Associated Press

As special counsel Robert Mueller builds his legal team, the president's allies have begun raising questions about the former FBI director's impartiality, suggesting he cannot be trusted to lead the probe.

Rep. Schiff says firing special counsel Mueller would echo Watergate

By Associated Press

The top Democrat on the House Intelligence committee says Congress would not sit still if President Donald Trump decided to fire the special counsel leading the investigation into Russian investigation.

Trump confidant: ‘I think he’s considering perhaps terminating the special counsel’

By Erica R. Hendry

Ruddy said "it’s pretty clear by what one of his lawyers said on television recently" that Trump was considering whether to terminate the special counsel.

Michael Flynn turns over documents to panel as part of Russia investigation

By Mary Clare Jalonick, Deb Riechmann and Chad Day, Associated Press

Former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn turned over about 600 pages of documents to the Senate intelligence committee as part of its investigation into Russia's meddling in the 2016 presidential election, according to a congressional aide.

AP report: Special counsel’s Russia investigation includes former Trump campaign chair

By Sadie Gurman, Eric Tucker, Jeff Horwitz, Associated Press

Robert Mueller may also expand his investigation to the roles of the attorney general and deputy attorney general in the firing of FBI Director James Comey.