US senators introduce bill to protect special counsel Mueller

Two US senators introduced a bipartisan bill Thursday aimed at protecting special counsel Robert Mueller, who faces mounting pressure as he investigates President Donald Trump's team for possible connections to Russia.The legislation, sponsored by Democrat Chris Coons and Republican Thom Tillis, would help insulate Mueller by barring a president from directly firing the special counsel without a judicial review.Under the bill, Mueller would be allowed to challenge his removal in court in the eve