Mueller submits report, signalling end of two-year inquiryFull report: what this means and what comes nextSupport the Guardianīs independent journalism, which brings clarity to this critical moment in American history. Make a contribution 11.29pm GMT How did the Mueller investigation manage to keep its secrets under wraps for two years? My colleagues Oliver Laughland and Jon Swaine have a new article looking at the `leak-proof inquiry`: Behind the walls of a nondescript concrete office building in south-west Washington DC, special counsel Robert Mueller has meticulously compiled one of the most important investigations in American history.There have been 37 indictments or guilty pleas and 199 criminal charges. Five people, including some of Donald Trumpīs closest former advisers, have been sent to prison. 11.15pm GMT Pardon the Mueller Time interruption, but my colleague Vivian Ho is reporting on a deeply concerning data breach by the US disaster relief agency: The US disaster relief agency unnecessarily released sensitive identifiable data, including banking information, of 2.3m disaster survivors to an outside contractor, according to a report by theOffice of Inspector General.The survivors, who were affected by hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria, as well as the 2017 wildfires in California , had provided their information to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (Fema) while applying for transitional sheltering in hotels. 11.05pm GMT Hereīs a fun blast from the past, courtesy of historian Michael Beschloss. William Barrīs tie is a choice. Attorney General William Barr and Assistant Attorney General Robert Mueller, 1991: #AP pic.twitter.com/PiYvFxQUIC 10.50pm GMT Hereīs a small update on how the special counselīs office will be wound down over the next few days: Statement from Peter Carr, spokesman for the special counsel`s office: `The Special Counsel will be concluding his service in the coming days. A small number of staff will remain to assist in closin ...
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