The Supreme Court is denying Congress access to the secret grand jury testimony of Russia’s investigation of special counsel Robert Mueller during the November election. By MARK SHERMAN Associated Press July 2, 2020 3:25 PM 5 min read Share on FacebookShare on TwitterEmail this article WASHINGTON – The Supreme Court …
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