Robert Mueller

Robert Mueller, special counsel who probed but did not charge Trump, dies at 81

Mueller, who led the FBI after 9/11 and oversaw the Russia investigation into Trump’s 2016 campaign, has died at 81.

Former special counsel Robert Mueller, accompanied by his top aide in the investigation Aaron Zebley, testifies before the House Intelligence Committee hearing on his report on Russian election interference, on Capitol Hill, in Washington, July 24, 2019.
 Former US President Donald Trump speaks during a rally ahead of Arizona primary elections, in Prescott Valley, Arizona, US, July 22, 2022.

The search of Trump’s house in the post-truth age - analysis

The new Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison attends a news conference in Canberra, Australia August 24, 2018

Trump pressed Australian PM to help in probe of Mueller inquiry origins

Donald Trump (L) and Robert Mueller (R)

Mueller clarifies he did not exonerate Trump, defends investigation


Explosive memo released as Trump escalates fight over Russia probe

Democrats said the four-page memo mischaracterizes highly sensitive classified information and was intended to undermine Special Counsel Robert Mueller's criminal probe into the Russia matter.

US President Donald Trump arrives at the World Economic Forum annual meeting in Davos

Report: Deutsche Bank looking at Kushner over suspicious money transfers

The bank reportedly received a subpoena from Mueller last year and has been cooperating with the investigation.

White House senior adviser Jared Kushner delivers remarks on the Trump administration's approach to the Middle East region at the Saban Forum in Washington, US, December 3, 2017.

Former Trump aide Bannon refuses to comply with U.S. House subpoena

After Bannon initially refused to answer questions about the matter, Devin Nunes, the committee's Republican party chairman, authorized a subpoena during the meeting to press Bannon to respond.

Stephen Bannon, Senior Advisor to US President Donald Trump.

U.S. Democrats target Russia, Trump in report on election interference

The investigators accused Moscow of trying to undermine democracies by spreading malicious disinformation, threatening countries' energy security and using 'cybercriminals' to steal information.

Trump and Putin

Kushner's Israeli real estate connections raise suspicion

US Senior Adviser Jared Kushner's role as leader of the Israeli-Palestinian peace process brings his business ties to Israel under exceptional scrutiny.

DATE IMPORTED: December 03, 2017 White House senior adviser Jared Kushner delivers remarks on the Trump administration's approach to the Middle East region at the Saban Forum in Washington, U.S., December 3, 2017.

The Trump camp’s strategy with regard to Mueller

If a significant portion of the country believes that the special counsel was unfair, this could help in legal proceedings before judges or jurors.

A DEMONSTRATOR holds a sign in support of special counsel Robert Mueller in Washington.

Trump allies say Mueller unlawfully obtained thousands of emails

Former national security adviser Michael Flynn pleaded guilty this month to lying to the FBI about his contacts with Russia.

Robert Mueller

Why did Flynn lie and why did Mueller charge him with lying?

The investigation will probably not end quickly, but it may end with, not a thunderclap, but several whimpers.

Robert Mueller

UN resolution against Israeli settlements at center of Flynn guilty plea

In the lead up to the anti-settlement resolution which angered Jerusalem, Trump’s team had urged the US to veto the resolution.

UN security council votes on resolution 2334

Ex-Trump adviser Flynn charged with lying to FBI in Russia probe

The charge against him is another escalation in an investigation that has cast a cloud over the Trump administration since the Republican president took office on Jan. 20.

Retired Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn