Ambassador to Ukraine Marie Yovanovitch told House impeachment investigators Friday that Trump himself had pressured the State Department to oust her from her post and get her out of the country. Democrats leading the investigation said they subpoenaed Yovanovitch Friday morning after learning late Thursday night that the State Department had directed her not to appear. Yovanovitch remains employed by the State Department but is currently doing a fellowship at Georgetown University. The State Department traditionally relies on mutual legal assistance treaties, under which U.S. and foreign officials agree to exchange evidence and information in criminal investigations. Trump lambastes the investigation daily and now contends it is illegitimate because the full House has not authorized it.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer October 11, 2019 21:00 UTC