Judge Rules DOJ Must Turn Over Mueller Report Info To Lawmakers

A U.S. District Judge ruled in favor of the House Judiciary Committee, allowing access to certain grand jury materials from the Mueller investigation. The decision, based on historical precedent from the Nixon era, supports the ongoing impeachment inquiry into President Trump. The ruling emphasizes the public's interest in a thorough investigation and challenges Republican arguments against the inquiry's legitimacy.

What was the main objective of the House Judiciary Committee's lawsuit filed in July?

• To obtain unredacted portions of the Mueller report and grand jury materials

• To investigate the financial dealings of President Trump

• To challenge the legitimacy of the Mueller investigation

• To seek a full House vote on impeachment

What historical event does the judge's opinion reference to support the release of grand jury materials?

• The impeachment of President Clinton

• The Iran-Contra affair

• The Teapot Dome scandal

• The Watergate scandal involving President Nixon

According to Judge Howell, what factor tips the scale towards disclosure of the grand jury materials?

• The need for a full House vote

• The length of the Mueller report

• The public's interest in a thorough investigation

• The opposition from the Republican Party

What argument from the Republican Party does Judge Howell's opinion reject?

• That the impeachment inquiry is not legitimate without a full House vote

• That the Mueller report is entirely conclusive

• That the investigation should focus on financial crimes

• That the grand jury materials should remain confidential

What is the significance of the public's interest according to Judge Howell's opinion?

• It justifies the need for a full House vote

• It supports a thorough investigation into potentially impeachable conduct

• It demands immediate impeachment proceedings

• It requires the release of all government documents