Attorney General Bill Barr has received the Mueller report, marking the end of the special counsel investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election and possible obstruction of justice by President Trump, The Washington Post reports.
The big picture: It remains to be seen what of the report will become public. Barr told lawmakers earlier this year that he would release as much information from the final Mueller report as is legally possible.
- Note that Barr is supposed to notify Congress if anyone at DOJ overruled a request from Mueller — Barr said today that "there were no such instances during the special counsel's investigation."
- What's next: Barr told the House and Senate Judiciary chairs in a letter that he may be able to advise on the details of Mueller's conclusions as soon as this weekend.
- Mueller will not be recommending more indictments as a result of the investigation, per the AP.
Timeline:
- The White House was informed at approximately 4:35 pm on Friday that the Department of Justice had the Mueller report, pet CNN.
- At 5 pm staffers from Capitol Hill met at the Department of Justice, per Fox News.
What they're saying:
- Bill Barr, in a letter to House and Senate Judiciary committee leadership: "I remain committed to as much transparency as possible, and I will keep you informed as to the status of my review."
- Rudy Giuliani and Jay Sekulow: "We’re pleased that the Office of Special Counsel has delivered its report to the Attorney General pursuant to the regulations. Attorney General Barr will determine the appropriate next steps."
- White House Press Secretary Sarah Sanders: "The next steps are up to Attorney General Barr, and we look forward to the process taking its course. The White House has not received or been briefed on the Special Counsel’s report."
Read Bill Barr's notice letter to Congress:
Attorney General Bill Barr’s letter to Sens. Graham and Feinstein, Reps. Nadler and Collins: pic.twitter.com/ejJSbBO222
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