Former special counsel Robert Mueller made his highly anticipated appearance before Congress this week -- but he did not deliver the performance many Democrats had hoped, leaving the party as divided as ever about how to proceed against President Donald Trump. The president claimed victory after the hearings, and Republicans called for Democrats to move on from the Russia investigation.

Democrats also appeared divided on the campaign trail, where several 2020 contenders sparred over criminal justice reform and health care policy. The candidates will have another chance to go after each other next week in the next round of Democratic primary debates.

It was a busy week in politics, with the focus squarely on Mueller's testimony. Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and David Brooks of the New York Times are on hand to break it all down.