President Trump survived his impeachment trial, but important evidence surrounding his dealings with Ukraine still could emerge as political land mines as the president seeks reelection. The administration said the emails involve “presidential decision-making about the scope, duration and purpose of the hold on military assistance to Ukraine,” all key issues in the impeachment trial. (Mariela Lombard / Associated Press)Bolton refused to testify to the Democratic-led House impeachment inquiry last fall, but he later offered to testify to the Republican-led Senate if he were subpoenaed. After Republicans voted to block new witnesses at the Senate trial, Democrats asked Bolton whether he would submit an affidavit under oath instead. He represents the intelligence official whose complaint about Trump’s phone call with Ukraine’s president led to the impeachment case.

Source: Los Angeles Times February 06, 2020 23:48 UTC