News of the book clouded White House hopes for a big finish Tuesday as well as a swift end to the impeachment trial. One Republican, Sen. James Lankford of Oklahoma, is floating an idea to subpoena Bolton’s book manuscript so senators can see the evidence themselves — in private. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell hadn’t known know about Bolton’s book, his office said. The White House has had Bolton’s manuscript for about a month, according to a letter from Bolton’s attorney. “The Room Where It Happened; A White House Memoir” is to be released March 17.

Source: thestar January 28, 2020 05:15 UTC