actually tell the president there is an ongoing investigation. >> dealing with the fbi over the years, the fbi is always -- i remember the standard rule of thumb is neither can confirm or deny there's an investigation and thank you very much and we'll see you. >> that went out with james comey. >> that's true. that's very true. >> one thing that is clear here is the question of obstruction of justice is still very much alive. certainly in the especially counsel investigation here, whether he gets there. and i know it's a very high bar because do you not, laura coates, have to prove intent to get a case? >> intent i know it's a hot topic for many people, but it's very rarely the end game in a prosecution. obstruction would be like watching someone speed away from the scene of the crime, giving them a speeding ticket but ignoring what they're actually running from. it could be a stand alone as well, but to suggest the goal of the mueller investigation is