NPR readers voted special counsel Robert Mueller
Robert (Bob) MuellerCNN's Toobin warns McCabe is in 'perilous condition' with emboldened Trump CNN anchor rips Trump over Stone while evoking Clinton-Lynch tarmac meeting The Hill's 12:30 Report: New Hampshire fallout MORE’s probe into Russia's election interference as the top political story of 2017.
Readers voting in a March Madness-style poll on Twitter ultimately chose Mueller’s investigation for the top spot, edging out stories about the impact of sexual harassment revelations and the #MeToo movement.
The Women’s March and President Trump
Donald John TrumpBen Carson says he's 'out of the woods' after being 'extremely sick' with COVID-19 Biden will receive @POTUS Twitter account on Jan. 20 even if Trump doesn't concede, company says Trump to participate in virtual G-20 summit amid coronavirus surge MORE’s firing of FBI Director James Comey
James Brien ComeyThe new marshmallow media in the Biden era McCabe defends investigation of Trump before Senate committee: We had 'many reasons' The Memo: Trump retains narrow path to victory MORE also made the final four.
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— Domenico Montanaro (@DomenicoNPR) December 29, 2017
Mueller has filed charges against four people so far in his probe. Former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort
Paul John ManafortHow to combat Putin's financial aggression Like it or not, a Trump self-pardon may be coming soon DOJ veteran says he's quitting over Barr's 'slavish obedience' to Trump MORE and his business associate Richard Gates are both facing charges, and have pleaded "not guilty."
Former Trump campaign staffer George PapadopoulosGeorge Demetrios PapadopoulosNot treason, not a crime — but definitely a gross abuse of power Tale of two FBI cases: Clinton got warned, Trump got investigated Trump says he would consider pardons for those implicated in Mueller investigation MORE and former national security adviser Michael Flynn have both pleaded guilty to charges in the probe.
Trump has attacked the probe into Russia's election meddling and possible collusion with his campaign as a "witch hunt" in the past, but told The New York Times on Thursday that he expects Mueller to treat him fairly.
Allegations of sexual misconduct have also emerged as a top story as explosive reports reveal inappropriate conduct by figures such as Harvey Weinstein, Kevin Spacey and numerous lawmakers.
Several lawmakers have resigned or announced their retirements in recent weeks amid allegations of sexual misconduct.
