Ex-FBI director Robert Mueller to lead Trump-Russia probe

The US Justice Department has appointed former FBI director Robert Mueller as a special counsel to lead a federal investigation into allegations that Donald Trump's campaign collaborated with Russia to sway the 2016 election that put him in the White House.

Ex-FBI director Robert Mueller to lead Trump-Russia probe
Thu, 18 May, 2017 - 07:34

The US Justice Department has appointed former FBI director Robert Mueller as a special counsel to lead a federal investigation into allegations that Donald Trump's campaign collaborated with Russia to sway the 2016 election that put him in the White House.

Mr Mueller will have sweeping powers and the authority to prosecute any crimes he uncovers.

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