Ex-FBI special counsel
Robert Mueller appeared before two congressional committees on Wednesday to explain his report into
Russian election hacking in 2016 and allegations
Donald Trump attempted to obstruct justice by blocking his investigation.Sticking largely to the script, Mr Mueller described “sweeping and systematic” interference by
Russia, repeated that his findings were not an exoneration of the president, confirmed that Mr Trump had asked senior aides like counsel Don McGahn to lie on his behalf and said the president could be charged with a crime once he leaves office.President Trump, clearly rattled, offered a gloating response, attempting to spin the day as a “disaster” for
Democrats as the opposition worked to formulate its next moves, with 2020 candidate
Elizabeth Warren calling for impeachment and House Judiciary Committee chairman Jerrold Nadler pledging to pursue a subpoena for Mr McGahn in court.Please allow a moment for our liveblog to load