Special counsel to meet with Senate Judiciary Committee members: report

Robert Mueller, the former FBI director appointed to serve as the special counsel on the investigation into Russian election meddling, will reportedly meet with lawmakers on the Senate Judiciary Committee this week to safeguard against conflicts between the committee’s investigation and his own.

Reuters, citing two congressional aides, reported on Monday evening that Mueller will meet with Judiciary Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and ranking member Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.).

{mosads}A source told the news outlet that the purpose of the meeting is to make sure a probe by the subcommittee on crime and terrorism does not affect Mueller’s investigation. The subcommittee is investigating Russia’s attempts to interfere in the presidential election, which the intelligence community believes was intended to help elect President Trump.

Sens. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.), both members of the Judiciary Committee, will also take part in the meeting. Graham chairs the subcommittee, while Whitehouse serves as its ranking member. 

Mueller last week met with Senate Intelligence Committee Chairman Richard Burr (R-N.C.) and Vice Chairman Mark Warner (D-Va.).