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<em>The Politics Daily</em>: Sticking to the Script

A reluctant Robert Mueller didn’t stray far from the conclusions of his original report during his congressional testimony—as he’d always said he would. Plus: A new climate-change study.
Source: Tom Brenner / Reuters
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It’s Wednesday, July 24.

‣ The Senate passed legislation ensuring that a compensation fund for victims of the September 11 attacks will not run out of money. The president is expected to sign it.

‣ Puerto Rico’s legislature against Governor Ricardo Roselló.

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