House Republicans want a new, sweeping probe of Clinton
WASHINGTON _ House Republicans are intensifying their effort to have the Justice Department investigate Hillary Clinton's 2016 campaign, as they're seeking the same sort of special counsel probe President Donald Trump's campaign is now enduring.
House Judiciary Committee Republicans detailed in a seven page letter to Justice a request for a special counsel to investigate "actions taken" by Clinton, former FBI Director James Comey and former Attorney General Loretta Lynch.
Earlier this week, committee Republicans agreed to seek documents related to Comey's investigation of Clinton's private email server while secretary of state.
"The American public has a right to know the facts _ all of them _ surrounding the election and its aftermath," said the 20 Republicans who signed the letter. "We urge you to appoint a second special counsel to ensure these troubling, unanswered questions are not relegated to the dustbin of history."
Special counsel Robert Mueller has been investigating possible ties between Russia and the Trump campaign. The Department of Justice did not respond to a request for comment on the GOP letter. Pique over that investigation is a big factor motivating the Republicans to seek a similar probe of Democrats.
_McClatchy Washington Bureau
