Washington loves a spectacle, even if Robert S. Mueller III was determined not to make one. On Wednesday, as Mr. Mueller was finally slated to testify in two back-to-back House hearings about his conclusions as special counsel, anticipation coursed through the halls of Capitol Hill.

One thing was certain: Mr. Mueller’s testimony would be the first major opportunity for the public to hear directly from the man who led the federal investigation into Russia’s interference in the 2016 election and its potential ties to President Trump’s campaign.

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