Good Friday morning. Here are some of the stories making news in Washington and politics today.

_____________________

• The much anticipated report by the special counsel, Robert S. Mueller III, revealed the scope of the Russian campaign to sabotage the 2016 election and detailed a frantic, monthslong effort by President Trump to thwart a federal investigation that imperiled his presidency. The Mueller team decided not to charge the president with obstructing justice, citing numerous legal constraints, but pointedly declined to exonerate him.

• Looking for the report’s highlights? Here are seven key things to know, and here are excerpts from the most significant passages, with analysis from our reporters.

• How much was redacted? What happens next? Times reporters answered readers’ questions.

• For nearly two years, Mr. Trump’s lawyers have argued that it was impossible for him to illegally obstruct the Russia investigation because he has full authority over federal law enforcement. Mr. Mueller rejected that idea, and noted that Mr. Trump would lose immunity from prosecution when he left office.