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With James Comey gone, how can US probe Russia, Trump and the 2016 polls?

An investigation into Russia's meddling in the US presidential elections hangs in the balance

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Now that James Comey has been fired as FBI director, how will the U.S. conduct a fair and accurate investigation into Russian meddling in the 2016 election and links with President Donald Trump’s campaign?
U.S. congressional leaders on both sides of the aisle are discussing options.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and other Democrats have called for a special prosecutor to be appointed.
House Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi has called for the creation of an independent commission. Justin Amash, a Republican leader of the House Freedom Caucus, said he is considering

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