Special counsel Robert Mueller said Wednesday that charging President Donald Trump with obstruction was “not an option” in the Russia inquiry
The clash sets in motion a constitutional showdown over how much information the Justice Department must provide to Congress.
Federal prosecutors filed extortion and conspiracy charges against Avenatti in New York. He was charged in Los Angeles with embezzlement and fraud.
Robert Mueller has delivered his long-awaited report on Russian interference to AG William Barr, marking the end of an investigation that has shadowed President Trump.
The Justice Department said Friday that special counsel Robert Mueller won’t complete his Russia investigation next week, tamping down speculation
