Robert Mueller testimony: All the latest updates
US Special Counsel Robert Mueller is testifying on Wednesday before two congressional committees about his investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election and possible obstruction of justice by President Donald Trump.Robert Mueller testimony
All the latest updates as former Special Counsel Robert Mueller appears before Congress about the Russia probe.
US Special Counsel Robert Mueller is testifying on Wednesday before two congressional committees about his investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election and possible obstruction of justice by President Donald Trump.Robert Mueller testimony
Mueller’s appearance before two House panels promises to be the TV event of the year in the US House, where politicians will question him for roughly five hours about the book-length report he released in April.Robert Mueller testimony
Democrats hope that by putting Mueller on television and highlighting the parts of the report that they believe describe Trump’s most egregious behaviour, they will be able to ignite new outrage and renew public interest in their investigations into the president.
But Republicans are there too, and expected to defend Trump, who has condemned the probe as a “witch-hunt.”
Mueller’s testimony before the House Judiciary Committee began at 8:30am (12:30 GMT) and will last for three hours. After a short break, he will appear before the House Intelligence Committee at 12:00pm (16:00 GMT).
Here are all the latest updates as of Wednesday, July 24:
Mueller sworn in US Special Counsel Robert Mueller is testifying on Wednesday before two congressional committees about his investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election and possible obstruction of justice by President Donald Trump.Robert Mueller testimony
Mueller has been sworn in. The former special counsel will now give his opening statement.
Nadler: We have a responsibility
In his opening remarks, House Judiciary Chairman Jerrold Nadler, a Democrat, said that Congress has a “responsibilty to addess the evidence” that Mueller uncovered.
“We will follow your example, Director Mueller,” Nadler said. “We will act with integrity. We will follow the facts where they lead. We will consider all appropriate remedies. We will make our recommendation to the House when our work concludes.”
House Judiciary Committee hearing begins
The first of two back-to-back hearings has started. The hearing will start with committee chairman Jerrold Nadler giving his opening statement.
Mueller testimony: What to expect
As Mueller gets ready for his day of testimony, here are six things to know before the highly-anticipated hearings.
Also get a refresher on some of the key findings of the Mueller report.
And a reminder of all the key players.
