Justice Dept to offer House key documents in Russia probe

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http://thehill.com/policy/national-security/367368-justice-dept-to-offer-house-key-documents-in-russia-probe

The House and Justice Department (DOJ) reached a deal Wednesday night to provide the Russia election meddling probe long-sought documents and access to key witnesses. 

The deal was reached after FBI Director Chris Wray and Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein made a surprise visit to House Speaker Paul Ryan

It was announced by House Intelligence Committee Chairman Devin Nunes, who had sought the information and threatened more drastic action if his panel continued to be denied access to the information. 

"After speaking to Deputy Attorney General Rosenstein this evening, I believe the House Intelligence Committee has reached an agreement with the Department of Justice that will provide the committee with access to all the documents and witnesses we have requested," Nunes said in a statement. "The committee looks forward to receiving access to the documents over the coming days.”

Nunes has in recent months lashed out against the DOJ over its failure to respond to requests for the documents, suggesting the department was doing so deliberately.