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Democrats hope Mueller's testimony will boost support for impeachment

WASHINGTON - House Democrats hope to boost public support for impeaching President Donald Trump when former special counsel Robert S. Mueller III testifies to Congress for the first time Wednesday about his investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election and alleged obstruction of justice.

Mueller has warned he doesn't intend to deliver any bombshells beyond those detailed in the 448-page report released in mid-April. But Democrats hope he will summarize its findings in short, digestible TV soundbites that will spur new outrage, especially among lawmakers on the fence about whether to try to force Trump from office.

For House Democrats already committed to

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