Democrats questioning Robert Mueller to focus on obstruction
By MARY CLARE JALONICK, Associated Press
Published: July 19, 2019, 8:20am
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FILE - In this May 29, 2019, file photo, special counsel Robert Mueller speaks at the Department of Justice in Washington, about the Russia investigation. To prepare for next week’s high stakes hearing with Mueller, some Democratic members and staff are watching old video of his previous testimony. Others are closely re-reading Mueller’s 448-page report. And most of them are worrying about how they’ll make the most their short time in front of the stern, reticent former FBI director. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster, File)
WASHINGTON — Democrats on the House Judiciary Committee who will question former special counsel Robert Mueller next week plan to focus on a narrow set of episodes laid out in his report, an effort to direct Americans’ attention to what they see as the most egregious examples of President Donald Trump’s conduct.
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