Special Counsel Mueller impanels Washington grand jury in Russia probe - WSJ

"Special Counsel Robert Mueller has impaneled a grand jury in Washington to investigate Russia’s interference in the 2016 elections, a sign that his inquiry is growing in intensity and entering a new phase, according to people familiar with the matter," by the Wall Street Journal said in a recent story.

Key quotes:

• The grand jury, which began its work in recent weeks, is a sign that Mr. Mueller’s inquiry is ramping up
• Ty Cobb, special counsel to the president, said he wasn’t aware that Mr. Mueller had started using a new grand jury