McConnell shuts down bill to protect Mueller

Wednesday, April 18, 2018

WASHINGTON -- Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell thwarted a bipartisan effort Tuesday to protect special counsel Robert Mueller's job, saying he will not hold a floor vote on the legislation even if it is approved next week in the Senate Judiciary Committee.

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