Jeh Johnson is set to testify publicly next Wednesday. | AP Photo Jeh Johnson to testify publicly in House Russia probe

Former Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson is set to testify publicly next Wednesday before the House Intelligence Committee as part of its investigation into Russia’s election meddling, according to a congressional source.

Johnson appeared earlier this week before the Senate Intelligence Committee, but the session was closed.


Next week’s hearing comes as the House Intelligence panel begins working to schedule private depositions with key witnesses. An impasse earlier this month between Democrats and Republicans on the panel led to about 10 witness interviews being put on hold.

The House and Senate Intelligence panels are both looking into the possibility of collusion between the Trump campaign and Russia, as is a Justice Department investigation led by special counsel Robert Mueller.

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Mueller on Wednesday met with the Senate panel to “deconflict” their investigations. Mueller is also expected to meet with House investigators.

Johnson, who served under President Barack Obama as Homeland Security chief from 2013 until earlier this year, is likely to face questions about Russian attempts to hack U.S. election systems.