Americans protesting the president of turkey and his visit to the white house. Men in suits moving in. The bloody clash. Good evening. And its great to have you with us here on a wednesday night. And we begin with that breaking headline the white house blindsided tonight as the Department Of Justice reveals that they will appoint a Special Counsel to now oversee the fbi investigation into russian meddling and any possible collusion. Former fbi director Robert Mueller will now lead the investigation. Democrats and some republicans had been calling for this move, the news coming just 24 hours after we learned that former fbi director james comey, who was fired by President Trump, kept notes about his meetings with the president. The Department Of Justice saying just moments ago, a Special Counsel is necessary for the American People to have full confidence in the outcome. Abcs Senior Justice correspondent Pierre Thomas leading us off. Reporter tonight, a Bombshell Announcement the
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very solid and significant step. reporter: the announcement of a special counsel comes after attorney general jeff sessions recused himself. therefore, i have recused myself in the matters that deal with the trump campaign. reporter: president trump has called the investigation into possible collusion with members of his campaign a charade. former fbi director james comey was in charge of the investigation until he was fired last week. tonight s dramatic announcement coming after that other bombshell, 24 hours ago, the memo coming to light about president trump s meeting in the oval office in february raising concerns mr. trump allegedly wanted the fbi to go easy on former national security adviser michael flynn. president trump allegedly asking vice president and attorney general jeff sessions to leave a briefing.