Article snippet: Attorney General MORE’s full report and increasing the odds that Democrats will issue a subpoena. In a closely watched appearance before a House subcommittee, Barr stuck to his plan to release a redacted version of Mueller’s report publicly and to Congress “within a week,” despite growing calls from House Democrats that he hand over Mueller’s full report — absent redactions — immediately. He also said he would not ask a federal court to allow him to release grand jury materials, which are subject to secrecy under Federal Rule of Criminal Procedure 6(e). “The chairman of the Judiciary Committee is free to go to court if he feels one of those exceptions is applicable,” Barr said during a series of exchanges with Rep. MORE (D-Hawaii). “My intention is not to ask for it at this stage.” Rule 6(e) generally provides that grand jury proceedings be kept secret, with a few exceptions allowing a judge to grant a court order to release them. “In case someone shows me a provision in 6(e) that permits its release, Congress doesn’t get 6(e),” Barr said. A judge can disclose a grand jury matter to a government attorney for use in performing their duties, such as running an ongoing investigation, or to government personnel in order to enforce federal criminal laws. A judge can also disclose grand jury information to federal, state or other officials when there is a threat from a hostile foreign power, terrorism or intelligence service in order to prevent or respond to the activi... Link to the full article to read more