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Embattled Team Trump’s Russia inquiry

By Duncan Mil

July 11, 2017 - Former FBI boss Robert Mueller has been named as the special counsel to oversee an inquiry into Russia's alleged meddling in the U.S. election and any links between Trump’s campaign and Moscow. Calls for a special investigation have mounted since President Trump fired FBI director, James Comey, last week.

The FBI and Congress are also looking into potential links between Trump's campaign team and Russia.

Under Justice Department regulations, a special counsel has all the authority of a U.S. attorney, including the ability to initiate investigations, subpoena records and bring criminal charges.

However, Mueller must notify Attorney General Jeff Sessions before taking “significant” actions. This broad scope suggests the inquiry will likely last for years and will have an unpredictable impact on next year’s congressional midterm elections.

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PUBLISHED: 18/05/2017; STORY: Graphic News
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