Americans protesting the president of turkey and his visit to the white house. Men in suits moving in. The bloody clash. Good evening. And its great to have you with us here on a wednesday night. And we begin with that breaking headline the white house blindsided tonight as the Department Of Justice reveals that they will appoint a Special Counsel to now oversee the fbi investigation into russian meddling and any possible collusion. Former fbi director Robert Mueller will now lead the investigation. Democrats and some republicans had been calling for this move, the news coming just 24 hours after we learned that former fbi director james comey, who was fired by President Trump, kept notes about his meetings with the president. The Department Of Justice saying just moments ago, a Special Counsel is necessary for the American People to have full confidence in the outcome. Abcs Senior Justice correspondent Pierre Thomas leading us off. Reporter tonight, a Bombshell Announcement the
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department of justice appointing a special counsel to take over the investigation into russia s interference with the 2016 election, including possible collusion with the trump campaign. the man now leading the investigation, former fbi director robert mueller. saying in a statement tonight, i accept this responsibility and will discharge it to the best of my ability. he ll have all the authorities of a u.s. attorney, including the ability to take the matter before a grand jury and the ability to issue subpoenas. also tonight, the president responding quote, a thorough investigation will confirm what we already know there was no xlugs between my campaign and any foreign entity. i look forward to this matter concluding quickly. torrent reaction from capitol hill pouring in. i think this a positive decision.