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May 22, 2019

Dems Subpoena Ex-WH Communications Dir. Hope Hicks After Don McGahn Skips Hearing
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The House Judiciary Committee has issued subpoenas to former White House
communications director Hope Hicks and Annie Donaldson, former chief of
staff to Don Mc Gahn. The panel is seeking documents and the two women's
testimonies as they investigate Trump's potential obstruction of
justice, corruption and abuse of power.

The news came as former White House counsel Don Mc Gahn skipped his
congressional hearing Tuesday, after Trump directed him to defy a
subpoena for his testimony. House Judiciary Chair Jerry Nadler warned
again that Mc Gahn could be cited for contempt if he continues to refuse
cooperation with Congress.


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