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<em>The Atlantic </em>Politics &amp; Policy Daily: Barr-b-que

The House Judiciary Committee voted to hold Attorney General William Barr in contempt of Congress for refusing to release the unredacted Mueller report. Plus: Remember the Mooch?
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What We’re Following Today

It’s Wednesday, May 8.

‣ President Donald Trump is asserting executive privilege to stop the release of the full, unredacted Mueller report to Congress, the Department of Justice said. Meanwhile, the Senate Intelligence Committee has reportedly subpoenaed Donald Trump Jr., to answer further questions relating to the Russia investigation.

‣ Kendrick Castillo, an 18-year-old student, was killed and eight others were injured in a school shooting in Highlands Ranch, Colorado, on Tuesday.

Here’s what else we’re watching:

The House Judiciary

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