• Robert Mueller appointed special counsel to investigate Trump-Russia non-scandal. (CBS News)

• After Mueller appointment, Democrats still want independent commission on Russia. (Washington Examiner)

• Intel officials scoff at hype over Trump’s reported sharing of information with Russians. (The Washington Times)

• Circular firing squad? First Republicans talk possibility of impeachment for Trump. (The Hill)

• Senate Democrats endeavor to make it harder for Congress to remove regulations. (The Daily Signal)

• Obama’s Justice Department refused to hire military veterans for jobs. (The Washington Times)

• Immigration arrests climb nearly 40% over last year. (ICE)

• Trump presses more countries take back U.S. deportees in immigration success. (The Washington Times)

• Gallup: “Democratic Party image dips, GOP ratings stable.” (CNS News)

• Trump administration keeps Iran deal alive, but with new sanctions. (ABC News)

• Released Puerto Rican terrorist to be honored in New York parade. (National Review)

• U.S. households owe record amount, topping pre-recession peak. (Associated Press)

• Policy: How high-pressure parenting undermines character building. (Independent Women’s Forum)

• Policy: Donald Trump’s new deal for the Middle East. (American Enterprise Institute)

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