Robert Mueller could end Russia probe after midterm elections

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Is special counsel Robert Mueller, after more than 16 months, winding down his sprawling investigation into Russian election interference and possible connections to the Trump campaign?

So far, Mueller’s investigation has obtained six guilty pleas and one jury conviction. Another 26 individuals and three Russian companies have been indicted. But in recent months he has been steadily shedding staff. There are now just 13 prosecutors left on his team, compared to 17 at its peak.

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