AG William Barr has transmitted a redacted version of special counsel Robert Mueller's highly anticipated report, making public for the first time substantial portions of the nearly 400-page document.
said was committed to providing "the greatest degree of transparency" that is "consistent with the law.
Barr held the news conference hours before he was set to send special counsel Robert Mueller's redacted report to Congress and make it public, drawing sharp criticism from congressional Democrats. Barr, after thanking Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein for his efforts, also confirmed that he intends to transmit redacted versions of the report to the chairman and ranking members of the House Judiciary committees.
Executive privilege and whether it was involved White House interactions with the Department of Justice over the past several weeks since the last letter issued by Barr on March 29. The redaction process.8 a.m.: Mueller arrives at office, not attending Barr newser In a joint statement, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said Barr's handing of the report release has created a "crisis of confidence" and said having Mueller testify was the "only way to begin restoring public trust."
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