The White House instructed two former aides to defy congressional subpoenas that sought documents related to allegations that President Trump obstructed justice
The White House on Tuesday instructed two former aides to defy congressional subpoenas that sought documents related to allegations that President Donald Trump obstructed justice.
In addition, the House Intelligence Committee obtained similar documents and testimony from Hicks in early 2018, when Republicans led their own Russia investigation. At the time, the committee's top Democrat, Rep. Adam Schiff, called Hicks' cooperation insufficient because she hadn't cooperated with their inquiries about her time on the Trump transition team or in the White House.
The subpoenas also seek public testimony from Hicks on June 19 and Donaldson on June 24. The White House previously directed McGahn not to testify, asking the Justice Department to craft a legal opinion stating that former White House officials are immune from congressional testimony. McGahn is expected to be held in civil contempt of Congress by the full House next week.
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