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Adam Schiff Says House Intelligence Committee Is Willing To Subpoena Mueller

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House Intelligence Committee Chairman Rep. Adam Schiff said Friday that his committee might subpoena special counsel Robert Mueller to get a fuller understanding about the details of his report.

“If necessary, we will call Bob Mueller or others before our committee,” Schiff told CNN’s Wolf Blitzer, noting also that the Judiciary Committee might summon Attorney General Bill Barr to answer questions as well.

The California Democrat’s comments came shortly after Mueller delivered Barr his report on Russia’s intervention into the U.S. election.

Schiff added: “This began as a counterintelligence investigation by the FBI. It began as the same in our committee, and we have a right to be informed and we will demand to be informed about it.” (RELATED: BREAKING: Mueller Submits Report To Justice Department)

U.S. President Donald Trump exits Air Force One as he arrives in Lima, Ohio, U.S., March 20, 2019. REUTERS/Carlos Barria - RC17EB089160

U.S. President Donald Trump exits Air Force One as he arrives in Lima, Ohio, U.S., March 20, 2019. REUTERS/Carlos Barria

The Department of Justice is required by regulations governing the special counsel to disclose whether the agency rebuffed any major investigative requests from the special counsel. Mueller was never ordered to stand down on any major areas of inquiry throughout the more than two-year long probe, according to Barr.

President Donald Trump said Wednesday he believes the public should have the opportunity to see the document, though the president added he would ultimately like to see it beforehand.

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