By — Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press Leave a comment 0comments Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/democrats-set-hearing-for-ex-white-house-lawyer-over-russia-probe Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Democrats set hearing for ex-White House lawyer over Russia probe Politics May 14, 2019 11:49 AM EDT WASHINGTON (AP) — The House Judiciary panel has set a May 21 hearing for testimony from former White House counsel Don McGahn, a key figure in special counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation. But it’s unclear if he’ll show. The committee posted notice Tuesday of the hearing. McGahn was a vital witness for Mueller’s probe into Russia election meddling and contacts with Donald Trump’s campaign. McGahn told Mueller of Trump’s attempts to thwart his investigation and remove Mueller. The White House has said McGahn cannot turn over documents the committee seeks and prefers he not testify, reflecting Trump’s strategy of resisting congressional investigations. Judiciary Chairman Jerrold Nadler has said the committee would hold McGahn in contempt if he does not appear at the hearing. An attorney for McGahn didn’t immediately respond for comment. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now By — Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House Judiciary panel has set a May 21 hearing for testimony from former White House counsel Don McGahn, a key figure in special counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation. But it’s unclear if he’ll show. The committee posted notice Tuesday of the hearing. McGahn was a vital witness for Mueller’s probe into Russia election meddling and contacts with Donald Trump’s campaign. McGahn told Mueller of Trump’s attempts to thwart his investigation and remove Mueller. The White House has said McGahn cannot turn over documents the committee seeks and prefers he not testify, reflecting Trump’s strategy of resisting congressional investigations. Judiciary Chairman Jerrold Nadler has said the committee would hold McGahn in contempt if he does not appear at the hearing. An attorney for McGahn didn’t immediately respond for comment. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now