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The DOJ has initiated a criminal investigation into the origins of the Russia probe, led by Attorney General William Barr. This allows for subpoenas to be issued. President Trump has criticized the Russia investigation. Meanwhile, wildfires in California have led to mass evacuations, with significant fires in Sonoma County and Los Angeles. Lastly, former presidents Clinton and Obama are among those honoring the late Congressman Elijah Cummings at his memorial in Baltimore. Cummings was a civil rights advocate and the first African American lawmaker to lie in state at Capitol Hill.

Who were among the high-profile speakers at Congressman Elijah Cummings' funeral?

What historic achievement did Congressman Elijah Cummings accomplish regarding lying in state?