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Hot Pockets, mismatched chairs and a critical mission: Inside year one of the Mueller investigation

Washington (CNN)Early each morning, special counsel Robert Mueller arrives wearing his signature uniform: a crisp white dress shirt, tie, slacks and dark baseball cap. Occasionally he accessorizes with a dark vest or sunglasses, depending on the weather.

A simple routine for the head of a very complicated investigation -- one that is heavily scrutinized but nearly impossible to read.

As the Mueller probe hits its one-year anniversary, the special counsel's team has brought charges against 22 people and companies, notched five guilty pleas and seen one person sentenced. While a number of those charges were related to Russia's interference in the 2016 presidential election, so far none of them has extended to potential collusion between the Russian government and Trump associates.

But under President Donald Trump's Twitter glare, Mueller's team has pressed forward with their work. Their operation reflects the man who leads it: no frills, no drama, no leaks. And that has left Washington and the nation guessing at where their pile of evidence might lead them -- and when they will arrive there.

Donald J. Trump
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@realDonaldTrump

Congratulations America, we are now into the second year of the greatest Witch Hunt in American History...and there is still No Collusion and No Obstruction. The only Collusion was that done by Democrats who were unable to win an Election despite the spending of far more money!
4:28 AM - May 17, 2018

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Donald J. Trump
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@realDonaldTrump

Despite the disgusting, illegal and unwarranted Witch Hunt, we have had the most successful first 17 month Administration in U.S. history - by far! Sorry to the Fake News Media and “Haters,” but that’s the way it is!
6:52 AM - May 17, 2018

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we have had the most successful first 17 month Administration in U.S. history