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Article snippet: Former special counsel MORE will testify before Congress on Wednesday in the most anticipated hearing of the year. It comes more than three months after his 448-page report became public, and two days before the House embarks on a six-week recess. Mueller has made it clear he is a reluctant witness, and his appearance comes much later than many Democrats would have desired. It’s uncertain whether there will be any surprises on Wednesday, or whether he’ll move the needle on impeachment one week after the Democratic-controlled House for the first time considered articles against MORE. Here’s what to watch for. Will Mueller make news? In a nine-minute appearance before reporters on May 29, Mueller made it clear he sees his report as his testimony, and that he does not intend to stray outside its lines. He’s further reinforced this point by submitting a copy of the report as his written statement for the record. The Justice Department in a letter on Monday told Mueller to limit his testimony to the four corners of his report, arguing that other discussions — such as talks about specific investigative steps or decisions — are covered by executive privilege. Still, there isn’t much the Justice Department can do to prevent Mueller, now a private citizen, from answering questions outside the report. And Democrats are certain to press him on everything from his assessment of Trump’s potential obstruction of justice in his investigation of Russia’s influence in the 201... Link to the full article to read more