WASHINGTON _ Sunday's news that Robert Mueller unearthed no evidence that Donald Trump's campaign team colluded with Russia might deny Democrats the grounds to impeach the president. But Democratic leaders see potential in one part of Attorney General William Barr's summary of the special counsel's findings: an opening to argue that the president obstructed justice.
That now will trigger hearings, investigations and possible court challenges from the Democratic-run House aimed at discrediting the Republicans throughout the 2020 election campaign.
"Attorney General Barr's letter raises as many questions as it answers, said a joint statement from House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of California and Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer of New York.
