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Robert Mueller is set to testify before Congress tomorrow—will the hearings convince Democrats to begin impeachment proceedings? Plus: Mark Esper is home free.
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It’s Tuesday, July 23.

‣ The Senate confirmed Mark Esper as the next defense secretary, replacing Jim Mattis, who resigned in December.

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