NEW: DOJ has informed the House Judiciary Committee that Barr may not attend a Thursday hearing to review Mueller's report due to objections over the panel's questioning format
The department has balked at the panel's plans to allow committee counsels from both sides to question Barr after the traditional round of questioning by members. Justice officials also told the committee they opposed the panel's plan to go into closed session if members want to discuss redacted portions of Mueller's report. That's also according to the aide, who requested anonymity to discuss the confidential communications with the Justice Department.
Barr is scheduled to testify before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Wednesday and the House panel Thursday.
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