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Corey Lewandowski hearing erupts in chaos over Mueller report

Corey Lewandowski, the former campaign manager for President Donald Trump, isa sworn in to testify to the House Judiciary Committee Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

By Jeff Mordock - The Washington Times

Chaos and confusion erupted at a House Judiciary Committee hearing Tuesday as former Trump campaign manager Corey Lewandowski demanded a copy of ex-special counsel Robert Mueller’s report before answering questions.

In this April 28, 2018, file photo, President Donald Trump, left, watches as Corey Lewandowski, right, his former campaign manager for the Trump's presidential campaign, speaks during a campaign rally in Washington Township, Mich. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File) **FILE**

Corey Lewandowski gambles on Trump ties to excite GOP for potential Senate bid

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In this Sept. 10, 2019, photo, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell of Ky., arrives for a news conference following a Senate policy luncheon on Capitol Hill in Washington. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik) ** FILE **

Republicans, Dems clash over border wall funds ahead of votes this week

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President Donald Trump is cheered by supporters upon his arrival to a campaign rally at the Santa Ana Star Center, Monday, Sept. 16, 2019, in Rio Rancho, N.M. (AP Photo/Andres Leighton)

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This Jan. 22, 2019, photo shows Christian artists Joanna Duka, front left, and Breanna Koski, front right, outside the Arizona Supreme Court after justices heard arguments over Phoenix's anti-discrimination ordinance that bars businesses from refusing service to same-sex couples for religious reasons. Duka and Koski, who operate a business that makes invitations and other wedding-related items, had challenged the constitutionality of the ordinance. On Monday, Sept. 16, 2019, the state Supreme Court said the free speech rights of Duka and Koski were violated by the ordinance. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Arizona court sides with religious liberty advocates in same-sex wedding dispute

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Corey Lewandowski, the former campaign manager for President Donald Trump, isa sworn in to testify to the House Judiciary Committee Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

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