Mueller testimony to Congress delayed until July 24
The Associated Press
FILE – In this May 29, 2019, file photo, Special counsel Robert Mueller speaks at the Department of Justice in Washington, about the Russia investigation. House Democrats say preparations for next week’s testimony by the special counsel in the Russia investigation include re-reading the report and watching old video of Mueller’s testimony on other matters. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster, File)
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 — Special counsel Robert Mueller’s testimony to Congress has been delayed until July 24 under an agreement that gives lawmakers more time to question him.
Mueller had been scheduled to testify July 17 about the findings of his Russia investigation. But lawmakers in both parties complained that the short length of the hearings would not allow enough time for all members to ask questions.
Under the new arrangement, Mueller will testify for an extended period of time with the House Judiciary and intelligence committees.
Mueller has expressed his reluctance to testify and said he won’t go beyond what’s in his report.
The Judiciary Committee is expected to focus on episodes in Mueller’s report where Trump attempted to influence the investigation.
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