The Trump administration directed a U.S. ambassador not to appear for a scheduled deposition as part of the House Democrats’ impeachment inquiry into the president Tuesday. AdvertisementDemocratic leaders have warned that attempts by the Trump administration to slow the impeachment inquiry could, in themselves, form grounds for an impeachment charge of obstruction. The chairmen of the committees involved in the impeachment inquiry said Tuesday they will subpoena Sondland to come testify and turn over documents. The messages came out after a 10-hour interview with one of the diplomats, Kurt Volker, who stepped down as special envoy to Ukraine amid the Democrats’ impeachment inquiry. The move allows Republicans, who control the Senate, an opportunity to lead some of the debate over the House’s impeachment inquiry.

Source: Los Angeles Times October 08, 2019 12:31 UTC