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    Republicans Push Bill To Protect Mueller, Without McConnell's Support

    Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says the legislation is unnecessary, but those who want to shield special counsel Robert Mueller from being fired say the point is to send a message.
    by Kelsey Snell Apr 19, 2018 3 minutes
    Some Senate Republicans are hoping to provide Justice Department special counsel Robert Mueller, seen here in 2013 when he was FBI director, with more protections in case President Trump tries to fire him.

    Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., does not support a measure that would make it harder for President Trump to fire special counsel Robert Mueller, but that isn't stopping some Republicans from forcing the debate.

    North Carolina Republican Thom Tillis said Wednesday that he will continue working on a bill to allow Mueller access to speedy judicial review if Trump tries to force him out of his job leading the Justice Department investigation into

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