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4 Unanswered Questions After The Justice Watchdog's Senate Briefing

Inspector General Michael Horowitz testified for several hours Wednesday on his 476-page report on the Russia investigation. There's still more to learn — and more action may result.
Michael Horowitz, inspector general for the Justice Department, testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee Wednesday.

Senate Republicans horsewhipped the FBI and Justice Department on Wednesday after a top watchdog documented what they agreed were egregious problems with a surveillance case during the Russia investigation.

But even Justice Department Inspector General Michael Horowitz's 476-page report and his several hours of testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee didn't end the imbroglio over the Russian attack on the 2016 election.

At least four big questions endure about the way ahead for the FBI and the Justice Department and the political outlook for President Trump.

1. How many people may be punished — and who?

found at least 17 serious problems with the actions of investigators in 2016 and 2017 as they applied for a Foreign

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