The chairman of the House Judiciary Committee said Monday that he has reached a deal with the Justice Department to obtain “key evidence” related to special counsel Robert S. Mueller III’s investigation into whether President Trump obstructed justice. Democrats have not accepted that posture, and Nadler has said he could subpoena Mueller if he does not agree to testify. Kerri Kupec, a Justice Department spokeswoman, said of the agreement in a statement: “We are pleased the Committee has agreed to set aside its contempt resolution and is returning to the traditional accommodation process. The standoff between Barr and the House dates back to March, when Mueller delivered his 448-page report to the Justice Department. Democrats throughout called on Barr to release the report wholly unredacted and allow lawmakers unfettered access to his investigative records — a request Barr resisted, prompting the House Judiciary Committee to issue a subpoena on April 19 for those materials.

Source: Washington Post June 10, 2019 16:33 UTC