Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s Russia investigation is nearing a critical phase — as the looming midterms could clear the way for a final set of twists and turns in the long-running probe.
Key sentencing dates are on the horizon. Mueller’s team is widely expected to issue findings soon after the Nov. 6 elections. And the case could yet hold some surprises, given the recent statements of central players.
For one, George Papadopoulos, the former Trump aide sentenced to two weeks in prison after pleading guilty to lying to the FBI, has been on a Twitter tear complaining about the investigation. He told “Fox & Friends” last week he’s even “considering withdrawing my agreement” with the government after learning “certain information.”
Reports suggest that federal investigators are finalizing their conclusions on the collusion issue and whether the president took any actions that could be considered obstruction of justice.
Two sources close to Trump’s legal team told Fox News that the probe is “winding down.” A spokesman for Mueller’s team declined to comment on their timeline. – READ MORE