Happy Tuesday. With each day it seems, we’re learning more and more about special counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation into Russia’s meddling in the election and President Donald Trump’s aides. Dispensing with the plodding pace typical of many white-collar investigations, Mueller’s team has used what some describe as shock-and-awe tactics to intimidate witnesses and potential targets of the inquiry. [NYTimes]
Topping the news: Although former Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman wasn't affiliated with President Donald Trump’s campaign, most of the questions he will face in a hearing this morning on the path to becoming U.S. ambassador to Russia will likely center around Russian interference in the presidential election.