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>Isn't the point of investigation to get to the truth, regardless of where it lands?
That's not the point of THIS investigation.

It started as a "get Trump" investigation. I think Mueller has realized he's in an extra-Constitutional position where top leaders of both parties will defend him against any limitations on his authority, including the Constitution (e.g. the 4th amendment).

And he will use that to go where ever he wants. There is no point to the investigation any longer except what Mueller wants to do today. Probably needs to capture some Ds to keep Rs from shutting him down. But Trump-Russia is only an excuse for him keeping power, no longer a point of investigation. And no individual (AG) or group (congress) can keep him on point since they have (to this point) ceeded any oversight authority (which he is well aware of).

I think he realizes he's in a "do or die" position now. Either he succeeds in bringing the Trump administration down, or he himself will be vulnerable for his own criminal history. He has everything to lose by failing to push forward, so I think he will throw all caution to the wind and get away with everything he can.

I think most in Congress/Senate feel the same way... most all (it not all) of them want a return to their cozy Uniparty government. They all probably have plenty of skeletons in their closets they would rather keep there.