Robert Mueller set to testify publicly on July 17th; The story behind the image of drowned father & toddler; Last-minute preparations for 2020 Dems ahead of first debate

The Lead with Jake Tapper

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🗓️ 26 June 2019

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President Trump to Mueller: "Does it ever stop?"; Trump slams Mueller testifying, accuses Dems of "Do-Over"; President Trump's lawyer responds to Mueller testifying; Image of dad and toddler drowned in Rio Grande illustrates humanitarian crisis at the U.S. Border; Trump on Photo of drowned migrants: "I hate it," it could stop if the democrats change the laws; Warren leads in polls among her debate night stage mates; De Blasio, Ryan, Castro, Booker, Warren, O'Rourke, Klobuchar, Gabbard, Inslee, Delaney face off tonight; Warren, Klobuchar visit migrant detention center ahead of debate; What to watch for in tonight's first democratic debate; Hours away: 2020 Dems face off in crucial debate; Sen Scott weighs in on Dems' debate and diversity in GOP; Sen Scott discusses border crisis and heartbreaking pic; Sen Scott reacts to sexual assault allegations against Trump; Sources: new flaw found in Boeing 737 Max; Trump on upcoming talk with Putin: "What I say to him is none of your business"; Trump takes parting shots before meeting with world leaders at G-20 summit; Trump seems to take another dig at late Senator McCain; Barr busts out the bagpipesTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0	Okay, lawmakers you have a good 21 days to actually read the Mueller report before he testifies.
0:08.0	The lead starts right now.
0:10.0	The main event, Robert Mueller, now set to testify before Congress and the American people.
0:15.2	President Trump spent much of the day lashing out, but will he try to block Mueller from
0:19.6	testifying?
0:20.6	The President's lawyer is here to tell us. The to try to get across the border into the United States today, how this image is
0:34.0	shining a light on the border crisis but still not stopping the gridlock in
0:38.8	Washington to solve it. Plus, it all could change tonight. We're just hours away from the first
0:44.5	Democratic debate of the 2020 presidential race with Senator Elizabeth Warren
0:48.6	coming in hot and with a target on her podium. Welcome to the lead, I'm Jake Tapper.
0:56.8	We begin today with the politics lead, quote,
0:59.2	does it ever stop that question coming from President Trump
1:02.4	after finding out that Special Council
1:04.4	Robert Mueller is being forced by Congress to testify publicly on July 17th in
1:09.0	what may be the most anticipated testimony of the Trump presidency so far.
1:14.3	Mueller will answer questions from members of the House Judiciary and Intelligence Committees
1:18.2	after being slapped with a subpoena.
1:20.7	Now, Mueller made clear, in his view his 448 page report was his official statement and the only one he wants to give but House Democrats are eager to question the special counsel about the evidence he uncovered and whether he would have charged the president
1:34.0	with obstruction of justice but for Justice Department precedent that a sitting
1:38.4	president cannot be indicted. Republicans of course are planning to hammermuller on the origins of the investigation
1:45.0	and raise concerns about the probe's integrity.
1:48.0	CNN Sarah Murray kicks off our coverage now on what is sure to be must see TV.
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