US President Donald Trump's White House has earned a notorious reputation for its high-profile leaks, but special counsel Robert Mueller and his team have managed to remain remarkably tight-lipped about the sprawling Russia probe.
Key points:
* Michael Cohen and Michael Flynn are scheduled to be sentenced in coming weeks
* The US president can be impeached for high crimes and misdemeanours
* Robert Mueller's report will first be given to Acting Attorney-General Matt Whitaker
In the coming weeks, Cohen and Flynn are also scheduled for sentencing on December 12 and 18 respectively.
But does this mean the long-running investigation is finally wrapping up? And could Mr Trump actually be impeached?
Here we attempt to answer some of your questions.
When will Mueller release his report?
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Is the investigation done and dusted after the report?
Photo: Virtually every investigatory committee in the House will pursue something from the Trump administration come January. (Reuters: Jonathan Ernst)
Mr Chacon said the only loose ends to tie up are plea agreements and trials from the indictments stemming from the probes.
After the report's release, he said the investigations would be largely shut down and the office would be only funded to the extent that is needed to wrap the loose ends.
"[color=blue]But by and large there shouldn't be anything new coming out of the investigations [after the report's release]," he said."[/color]
"What they can do is refer anything that looks like it needs further investigation but doesn't fit into Mueller's mandate to other prosecutorial offices like the US attorney's office in the District of Columbia."
Barr turned down defense attorney job with Trump: report
-- "Ex-FBI Director James Comey exasperated after closed-door interview on Capitol Hill
[...]
Comey said Friday he liked and respected Barr, calling him a good attorney general candidate who will serve the department again well.
Comey said he was sure that Barr would talk to the appropriate career officials about how to handle the special counsel probe.
"I know he's an institutionalist who cares deeply about the integrity of the Justice Department, so I'm sure he'll use the standard career resources he has to judge what he should be involved in and what he shouldn't be involved in," said Comey." --
Since Barr was asked to be Trump's defense attorney Al Sharpton and others see a conflict of interest in Barr's overseeing an investigation into which Trump is a subject of. Some believe if he became AG he should recuse himself, as others have done.
One right-of-right-center conservative article on Barr.
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