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Sessions questioned in Russia probe Trump-Russia: Jeff Sessions questioned in Mueller inquiry
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US Attorney General Jeff Sessions was questioned last week by investigators over alleged Trump campaign collusion with Russia. US Attorney General Jeff Sessions was questioned by investigators examining whether Russia colluded with the Trump campaign in the 2016 election.
Mr Mueller, the former FBI director, is leading the inquiry into alleged Russian collusion during the 2016 election campaign. A Department of Justice spokeswoman confirmed the meeting last week to the BBC.
It is thought to be the first time a member of President Donald Trump's cabinet has been questioned in the inquiry, according to the New York Times. Mr Sessions, the nation's top lawman, is the first member of President Donald Trump's cabinet to be questioned.
The newspaper said he was questioned for several hours. Former FBI director Robert Mueller is leading the inquiry into the alleged Russian meddling in the 2016 election.
This breaking news story is being updated and more details will be published shortly. Please refresh the page for the fullest version. Seventeen US intelligence agencies have concluded that Russia sought to aid Mr Trump's electoral victory, but it has not been proven that Trump campaign officials colluded with the Kremlin. Mr Trump has denied any wrongdoing.
You can receive Breaking News on a smartphone or tablet via the BBC News App. You can also follow @BBCBreaking on Twitter to get the latest alerts. The former FBI director, as well as three different congressional committees, are investigating the allegation of Russian meddling, and possible collusion.
Heading toward a face-off with Trump?
Anthony Zurcher, BBC News, Washington
Robert Mueller's investigation has now reached into Donald Trump's Cabinet.
While this is a significant development, it shouldn't come as a major surprise given that Jeff Sessions sits at the intersection of multiple reported threads of the inquiry. The former senator had contact with Russians while he was senior adviser to the Trump campaign. Later he was less then forthcoming about their nature.
Mr Sessions also may know details about why the president fired FBI Director James Comey, which could be a key component of any obstruction of justice cases Mr Mueller is building against the president or his staff.
With the Sessions interview - and recent news that Steve Bannon will also speak with Mr Mueller - there are only a handful of top Trump advisers who served in both the administration and the campaign who have yet to have received a visit from the special counsel's office. Vice-President Mike Pence is one. Donald Trump Jr and Ivanka Trump are two others.
Then there's the president himself.
Mr Mueller's investigation appears to be heading toward a face-off with the president. Then it will be time for the former top FBI man to put his cards on the table.
Mr Sessions, who oversees the FBI, recused himself from the investigation in March 2017 after he acknowledged two previously undisclosed meetings with the Russian ambassador during the campaign.