Political Cornflakes: Republicans are split on protecting special counsel Robert Mueller

Republicans are split on protecting Robert Mueller. Utah’s two-hour governor. Poll: Utahns OK with higher gas tax for road improvements. Happy Monday. Republicans are split as to whether there should be legislation to protect special counsel Robert Mueller. Even after reports that President Donald Trump tried to fire Mueller — in which the White House counsel refused — there is still a resistance to legislation that would protect the position. [WaPost]Topping the news: Spencer