House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff wrote to former Special Counsel Robert Mueller Tuesday to say a Justice Department letter stating he must "not go beyond" his Russia report during testimony should have "no bearing" on his congressional appearance.
The big picture: The Department of Justice wrote directions to Mueller ahead of his testimony before the House Judiciary and Intelligence Committees Wednesday. House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerry Nadler said earlier that Mueller doesn't have to comply with the DOJ's instructions, which he called "incredibly arrogant."
#NEW: House Intel CMTE Chair Rep. Adam Schiff is asking Fmr special counsel Robert Mueller to reject limitations by the Justice Department confining his upcoming testimony within the boundaries of his report. #OANN pic.twitter.com/LchhEi16pX
— Jennifer Franco (@jennfranconews) July 24, 2019
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