Cohen told prosecutors he wanted to adhere to the 'party line' by downplaying Trump's ties to Russia, according to the report. He’s been sentenced to three years in prison for lying to Congress and several other crimes, and he’s scheduled to report to prison on May 6. . . . ..…

The report did not conclude that Trump committed a crime but “it also does not exonerate him” and leaves it up to Congress to determine whether further action should be taken. . Trump expressed concerns to his advisers that reports of Russia's election interference might lead to..…

Mueller investigation proceeded against the backdrop of effort by Trump to blunt the inquiry and campaign by his supporters Congress to discredit Justice Department, depicting as corrupt inquiry they now say exonerates the president.. The climate has rendered Russia issue according to in..…

Here again, Mueller’s caution about leveling charges against the president still leaves Congress — particularly the House Intelligence Committee — with ample room to probe the “multiple links” with Russia that Mueller documented. . ..…

Voters are satisfied with the Mueller investigation, and conclude that Russia interfered in the 2016 presidential election. They want both Mueller and Attorney General Barr to testify before Congress, but are divided on other next steps from the report. . ..…

While the special counsel declined to prosecute Trump on obstruction of justice, he did not exonerate him, leaving the question to Congress. Mueller’s report provides fresh evidence of Trump’s interference in the Russia probe, challenging lawmakers to respond. . ..…

Menendez noted that “President Trump’s willful paralysis in the face of Kremlin aggression has reached a boiling point in Congress” while Graham added that “Our goal is to change the status quo and impose meaningful sanctions and measures against Putin’s Russia. ... Cardin..…