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Garrett M. Graff / Wired:
The Mueller Report Is Much Worse for Trump Than Barr Let On — IF PRESIDENT DONALD Trump isn't guilty of obstruction of justice, who ever could be? Special counsel Robert Mueller's 448-page report, made public Thursday in redacted form, outlined over nearly half of those pages …
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U.S. Department of Justice:
Attorney General William P. Barr Delivers Remarks on the Release of the Report on the Investigation into Russian Interference in the 2016 Presidential Election — Good Morning. Thank you all for being here today. — On March 22, 2019, Special Counsel Robert Mueller concluded his investigation …
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Marianne LeVine / Politico:
Mueller report ropes in Senate GOP — The Senate GOP found itself ensnared in special counsel Robert Mueller's report Thursday, with new revelations about Sen. Richard Burr's communications with the White House and details about a GOP aide's quest to obtain Hillary Clinton's emails.
Dan Balz / Washington Post:
Mueller's report paints a damning portrait of Trump's presidency — The Trump presidency long has been an exercise in normalizing extraordinary behavior, with President Trump repeatedly stretching the limits of what is considered appropriate conduct by the nation's chief executive.
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Yoni Appelbaum / The Atlantic:
The Mueller Report Is an Impeachment Referral — The redacted version of Special Counsel Robert Mueller's report released on Thursday runs 448 pages. But its most important implication can be summarized in a single sentence: There is sufficient evidence that President Donald Trump obstructed justice to merit impeachment hearings.
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Washington Post:
Live updates: Mueller rejects argument that Trump is shielded from obstruction laws — President Trump, upon first learning of the appointment of special counsel Robert S. Mueller III, cursed and declared, “this is the end of my presidency,” according to the redacted 400-page report …
Glenn Greenwald / The Intercept:
Robert Mueller Did Not Merely Reject the Trump/Russia Conspiracy Theories. He Obliterated Them. — The two-pronged conspiracy theory that has dominated U.S. political discourse for almost three years - that (1) Trump, his family and his campaign conspired or coordinated with Russia …
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Mehdi Hasan / The Intercept:
Dear Democrats: Mueller Just Handed You a Road Map for Impeachment. Follow It. — You told us to be patient. You told us to be cautious. You told us to wait for Robert Mueller. — Well, the time for waiting is over. And the moment for impeachment hearings has arrived.
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New York Times:
The Mueller Report Is 448 Pages Long. You Need to Know These 7 Key Things. — The special counsel, Robert S. Mueller III, produced a report of more than 400 pages that painted a deeply unflattering picture of President Trump but stopped short of accusing him of criminal wrongdoing.
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New York Times:
Mueller Left Open the Door to Charging Trump After He Left Office — WASHINGTON — For nearly two years, President Trump's lawyers and defenders have argued that it was impossible for him to illegally obstruct the Russia investigation, no matter his intentions, because he has full authority …
Will Sommer / The Daily Beast:
QAnon Believers Crushed After Mueller Report Fails to Lead to Hillary Clinton's Arrest — QAnon fans thought Mueller would take down the Democrats. Instead, Sebastian Gorka made fun of them. — While most of Donald Trump's allies braced for the release on Thursday of Special Counsel …
Noah Bookbinder / New York Times:
Mr. Mueller's Damning Report — It lays out everything Congress needs to investigate the president for obstruction of justice. — Mr. Bookbinder is the executive director of Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington. — The final report by the special counsel Robert Mueller is devastating for the president.
Washington Post:
The Mueller report leaves little doubt: Trump obstructed justice — A little over a year ago, President Trump grew so frustrated with the failure of Jeff Sessions to protect him from the Russia investigation that he exclaimed: — “I don't have an attorney general.”
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Andrew C. McCarthy / New York Post:
Mueller completely dropped the ball with obstruction punt
Mueller completely dropped the ball with obstruction punt
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Joan Walsh / The Nation:
In William Barr, Donald Trump Has Finally Found His Roy Cohn
In William Barr, Donald Trump Has Finally Found His Roy Cohn
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Axios
Amanda Terkel / HuffPost:
The Ways William Barr Misled The Public About The Mueller Report
The Ways William Barr Misled The Public About The Mueller Report
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NBC News:
Trump campaign planned for WikiLeaks dump, tried to acquire Clinton emails, Mueller report finds
Washington Post:
Mueller report says investigators struggled with whether Trump committed crime of obstruction
Mueller report says investigators struggled with whether Trump committed crime of obstruction
ABC News:
Mueller report highlights: Read the top moments from the 448-page report
Mueller report highlights: Read the top moments from the 448-page report
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House Judiciary Dems / House Committee …:
Chairman Nadler Statement on Redacted Mueller Report
Chairman Nadler Statement on Redacted Mueller Report
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Peter Hasson / The Daily Caller:
Mueller Report Directly Contradicts Bombshell BuzzFeed Story
Mueller Report Directly Contradicts Bombshell BuzzFeed Story
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ABC News:
Attorney General William Barr defends Trump's actions, handling of Mueller report ahead of its release
Attorney General William Barr defends Trump's actions, handling of Mueller report ahead of its release
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Philip Bump / Washington Post:
What Attorney General Barr buried, misrepresented or ignored in clearing Trump
What Attorney General Barr buried, misrepresented or ignored in clearing Trump
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New York Times:
Read the Mueller Report: Full Document
Read the Mueller Report: Full Document
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Bloomberg:
Mueller Spells Out Trump's ‘Multiple Acts’ to Undermine Russia Probe
Mueller Spells Out Trump's ‘Multiple Acts’ to Undermine Russia Probe
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Washington Examiner:
Trump's worst enemy was never the special counsel — it was Trump
Trump's worst enemy was never the special counsel — it was Trump
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Tarini Parti / BuzzFeed News:
Donald Trump's Allies Don't Expect Him To Go Off On Aides Who Gave Mueller Damaging Information — At Least For Now
Donald Trump's Allies Don't Expect Him To Go Off On Aides Who Gave Mueller Damaging Information — At Least For Now
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New York Times:
The Mueller Report: Excerpts and Analysis
The Mueller Report: Excerpts and Analysis
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Jackie Strause / Hollywood Reporter:
Trump Celebrates Mueller Report Press Conference With ‘Game of Thrones’ Meme
Trump Celebrates Mueller Report Press Conference With ‘Game of Thrones’ Meme
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Richard L. Hasen / Slate:
All the Mistakes Mueller Made in Declining to Prosecute Donald Trump Jr.
All the Mistakes Mueller Made in Declining to Prosecute Donald Trump Jr.
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ABC News:
Highlights of Trump's written answers to special counsel Robert Mueller's questions
Highlights of Trump's written answers to special counsel Robert Mueller's questions
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New York Times:
Don't Trust Barr. Verify His Redactions.
Don't Trust Barr. Verify His Redactions.
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Kate Riga / Talking Points Memo:
The 10 Episodes Mueller Investigated For Signs Of Trump's Obstruction
The 10 Episodes Mueller Investigated For Signs Of Trump's Obstruction
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Lucia Suarez Sang / Fox News:
WATCH: AG Barr spars with a reporter during news conference ahead of Mueller report release
WATCH: AG Barr spars with a reporter during news conference ahead of Mueller report release
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Peter Baker / New York Times:
Mueller Report Is Released: Live Updates
Mueller Report Is Released: Live Updates
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John Solomon / The Hill:
The Lesson of Mueller: An innocent man's defense can look like a guilty man's obstruction
The Lesson of Mueller: An innocent man's defense can look like a guilty man's obstruction
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Sean Davis / The Federalist:
THE FULL MUELLER REPORT WAS JUST RELEASED. READ IT HERE
THE FULL MUELLER REPORT WAS JUST RELEASED. READ IT HERE
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Bret Stephens / New York Times:
Ilhan Omar, Harbinger of Democratic Decline? — With political power comes rhetorical responsibility. — Spot the problem with the quoted remarks: — (1) The Oklahoma City bombing in 1995 was “something some people did.” — (2) Last month's attack on two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand, was “something someone did.”
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Tom Scocca / Hmm Daily:
Bret Stephens Did Something to Ilhan Omar's Quote
Washington Post:
The National Enquirer is being sold for $100 million to James Cohen, CEO of Hudson News — The supermarket tabloid, along with two sister publications, will be purchased by the head of the travel retailer known for its airport newsstands, according to people familiar with the agreement.
Mark Di Stefano / BuzzFeed:
Australia Says It's “Ready To Confirm” A Key Meeting That Led To The Investigation Into Trump's Russia Links — Heavily-redacted documents released to BuzzFeed News show Australia's former high commissioner wrote a three-page cable to the United States about his London meeting with a Trump campaign adviser.
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Soumya Karlamangla / Los Angeles Times:
This cafe in India is fully run by acid attack survivors — More than 20 years ago, a man hurled acid into Madhu Kashyap's face. It melted the skin on her cheeks and forehead and partially blinded her in one eye. — For years she would not show her scarred face in public. People stared.