Mueller asks at last minute to have deputy testify at hearings; Trump is irritated & quizzing allies about expectations; House Judiciary Chair to Mueller hours before hearings: Ignore DOJ letter that testimony must be limited to report; Trump vents ahead

Trump is irritated & quizzing allies ahead of Mueller hearings as he returns to old line of attack "Witch hunt"; Nadler to Mueller: Ignore DOJ's guidance on hearing testimony; Top Mueller deputy to join him at hearings tomorrow; Trump ramps up Mueller attacks hours before testimony; Sources: Trump irritated ahead of Mueller's testimony; calling allies to vent frustration about hearings; Trump directs Republicans to defend him against Mueller; wants members to ask about conflicts on Mueller team; Reports: Billionaire and Mar-A-Lago member accused of being Chinese spy; Trump helped him avoid deportation; FBI Director reiterates what Mueller has warned: Russia "absolutely" intent on interfering with U.S. elections; Trump brags new UK PM is "Britain Trump"

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