Lawmakers criticize CIA's handling of sexual misconduct but offer few specifics
A congressional committee is criticizing the CIAโs handling of sexual misconduct allegations in its ranks, saying victims have been deterred from coming forward and were aware of โlittle to no accountability or punishment for the perpetrators of the assaults.โ.
Florida man charged with threatening to kill US Rep Eric Swalwell and his children
Federal prosecutors say a South Florida man threatened to kill U.S. Rep. Eric Swalwell and his children in a series of voicemails left at the California Democratโs Washington office last month.
Key GOP lawmaker calls for renewal of surveillance tool as he proposes changes to protect privacy
The Republican chairman of the House Intelligence Committee is calling for the renewal of a key U.S. government surveillance tool while also proposing a series of changes aimed at safeguarding privacy.
At least 80 calls to National Archives since 2010 about mishandling classified information
The National Archives has been called more than 80 times in the past decade-plus about classified materials found in the papers of former members of Congress and other U.S. officials.
Congress' anger at FBI shapes surveillance program's future
Growing anger at the FBI from both parties in Congress has become a major hurdle for U.S. intelligence agencies fighting to keep vast powers to collect foreign communications.
EXPLAINER: Declassification in spotlight during Trump probe
In the weeks since the FBI searched Donald Trumpโs Mar-a-Lago estate and seized about 100 documents with classification markings, the former president has insisted he had declassified the information.
Liberal, conservative face off in California US House fight
The contest to replace former Republican Rep. Devin Nunes in California will present voters with a sharply defined choice: the candidates are a progressive Democrat who supports universal health care and a former Trump administration appointee.
Stark contrast emerges in fight for California US House seat
Former Trump administration appointee Connie Conway is headed to a June runoff election for a vacant U.S. House seat in California and could face progressive Democrat Lourin Hubbard.
GOP Rep. Nunes leaving Congress for Trump social media firm
California Republican Rep. Devin Nunes is leaving the House at the end of this year to lead former President Donald Trumpโs effort to launch a social media platform intended to rival Twitter.
Trump DOJ seized data from House Democrats in leaks probe
The Justice Department under former President Donald Trump seized data from the accounts of at least two members of the House Intelligence Committee in 2018 as part of an aggressive crackdown on leaks related to the Russia investigation and other national security matters.
Key impeachment witness sues Pompeo over $1.8M in legal fees
The Trump administrationโs ambassador to the European Union and a pivotal witness in 2019 impeachment proceedings has sued former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo in an effort to recoup $1.8 million in legal fees.
US to create center targeting foreign election interference
The Biden administration says it will establish a new center responding to what the U.S. intelligence community has assessed as attempts by Russia and other adversaries to interfere with American elections.
Schiff in mix as Newsom deliberates on next California AG
Scott Applewhite, File)SACRAMENTO, Calif. โ The public and private jockeying to be California's next attorney general is intensifying as Gov. It's a powerful nod of support for Schiff, who does not have much of a personal relationship with Newsom. AdThe job of attorney general is among the highest profile in California, second only to governor in terms of public recognition and overall power. Steinberg, the Sacramento mayor and former leader of the state Senate, is making private appeals to Newsom and his inner circle. Steinberg has a long and close relationship with Newsom, which could be an asset as Newsom faces a potential recall.
Former Rep. Will Hurd writing book, expected in 2022
FILE - Rep. Will Hurd, R-Texas, a member of the House Intelligence Committee, speaks during a public impeachment hearing of President Donald Trump on Capitol Hill in Washington. Hurd, the Texas Republican who at times openly criticized Trump, has a book deal. Simon & Schuster announced Wednesday that his book, currently untitled, was expected to come out in 2022. (Andrew Harrer/Pool Photo via AP, File)NEW YORK โ Former Rep. Will Hurd, the Texas Republican who at times openly criticized President Donald Trump, has a book deal. Simon & Schuster announced Wednesday that his book, currently untitled, was expected to come out in 2022.
Trump rewards ally Devin Nunes with Medal of Freedom
President Donald Trump is set to present one of the nation's highest civilian honors to Nunes. Scott Applewhite)WASHINGTON โ President Donald Trump on Monday presented the Presidential Medal of Freedom to one of his most outspoken congressional allies, California Rep. Devin Nunes, as he looks to reward loyalists with just over two weeks left in his term. Nunes, the former chair of the House Intelligence Committee, has been an ardent backer of Trump's during probes into Russian interference in the 2016 election and the president's 2019 impeachment by the Democratic-led House. In a statement, the White House credited Nunes with uncovering โthe greatest scandal in American history," referencing Nunes' efforts to discredit the Russia investigation. U.S. intelligence agencies and multiple congressional committees concluded that Russia interfered in the 2016 election with the aim of boosting Trumpโs candidacy.
House Dems' campaign chief a moderate who wins in Trump land
The party's House majority will be as meager as 222-213 next year, the tightest partisan gap in two decades. Maloney worked on Bill Clintonโs successful 1992 presidential campaign and joined the White House after Clinton's 1996 reelection. โThose of us in the LGBT community have seen the system work, and it has worked because we worked,โ Maloney said. In 2018 he sought the House campaign committee chairmanship but withdrew when he was hospitalized for an infection. Farrell runs a consulting firm that he says was blacklisted by the campaign committee under Bustos after it helped candidates challenging Democratic incumbents.
House Dems pick moderate New Yorker to lead campaign arm
Maloney will lead the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, which helps recruit House candidates, raises money and provides campaign guidance. The 2022 election looms as a difficult one for House Democrats. Also Thursday, Democrats elected Rep. Rosa DeLauro, D-Conn., to chair the House Appropriations Committee. At the Agriculture panel, Scott replaces Rep. Collin Peterson, D-Minn., who lost his House reelection after 15 House terms. Democrats went into Novemberโs elections with a 232-197 House majority, along with an independent and five vacancies.
House Intelligence panel to subpoena DHS over whistleblower
WASHINGTON โ House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff said Tuesday he will subpoena the Department of Homeland Security after a department whistleblower wasnโt allowed access to documents and clearance he needs to testify. Brian Murphy said in a whistleblower complaint earlier this month that he was pressured by more senior officials to suppress facts in intelligence reports about Russian election interference and other matters. Schiff said he will issue two subpoenas to the department for documents and testimony after โunnecessary delay and obstructionโ over materials that would allow Murphy to testify to the panel behind closed doors. Schiff, D-Calif., said the committee would compel the document production by Oct. 6. A former FBI agent and Marine Corps veteran, Murphy also alleged that senior DHS officials pressed him to alter reports so they would reflect administration policy goals.
Democrats propose sweeping bill to curb presidential abuses
WASHINGTON โ House Democrats on Wednesday proposed a bill to curb presidential abuses, a pitch to voters weeks ahead of Election Day as they try to defeat President Donald Trump, capture the Senate from Republicans and keep their House majority. Each of the billโs provisions is a response to actions by Trump or his administration that Democrats see as abuses of presidential power. It builds on an elections and ethics reform package the House passed soon after Democrats reclaimed the majority in 2019. Congress has yet to send to the president any legislation to try to curb foreign election interference after Russia meddled on several fronts in the 2016 presidential contest. โThe degradation of our democracy over the past 3 1/2 years is not the work of the president alone,'' Schiff said.
Schiff delays deposition of Homeland Security whistleblower
WASHINGTON โ The chairman of the House Intelligence Committee says the committee is scheduled to depose a Department of Homeland Security whistleblower on Friday, pushing the closed-door testimony back four days due to a dispute with the Trump administration over his appearance. Brian Murphy said in a whistleblower complaint this month that he was pressured by more senior officials to suppress facts in intelligence reports about Russian interference and other matters. In a statement Sunday, Schiff said that the department has refused to authorize security clearances for Murphy's lawyers and also is blocking Murphy from reviewing โrelevant classified documentsโ before the deposition. Schiff, D-Calif., said the committee is prepared to โuse all the tools available to us to secure relevant testimony,โ including a subpoena. said that his team has repeatedly requested the access from the department and is still waiting for a response.
Brother of impeachment figure claims White House retaliation
(AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)WASHINGTON The twin brother of a key witness in the impeachment inquiry against President Donald Trump has filed a federal complaint alleging retaliation by the White House and possible ethical violations and sexist behavior by top officials, including Robert OBrien, now national security adviser. In the August complaint, Lt. Col Yevgeny Vindman alleges he faced retaliation from Trump and White House officials after raising concerns about the presidents pressure on Ukrainian officials to investigate Democrat Joe Bidens family the heart of the Democrats impeachment inquiry. Both Vindmans worked for the National Security Council in the White House and were reassigned to the Army after the Senate voted to acquit Trump in his impeachment trial. If the White House refuses to cooperate fully including by denying requests for documents or for interviews with White House officials we will have no other choice but to infer that any such actions were retaliatory, the Democrats wrote. Mark Zaid, a lawyer for Yevgeny Vindman, confirmed the existence of the complaint and said it states that that senior White House officials, to include the president, retaliated against him for performing his duty as an attorney and soldier. The White House did not immediately comment on the allegations.
LIVE COVERAGE: Trump impeachment hearings testimony
The House Intelligence Committee continues public hearings in President Trumps impeachment inquiry. Starting at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Jennifer Williams and Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman testify. By about 2:30 p.m., Amb. Kurt Volker and Tim Morrison will testify. Read more: What to watch on Day 3 of public Trump impeachment hearingsWatch live NBC News coverage here:
Pence aides testimony renews focus on VPs Ukraine role
WASHINGTON, DC A public appearance by an aide to Mike Pence before the House Intelligence Committee this week is drawing renewed attention to what the vice president knew about the events that sparked the House impeachment probe. Investigators will hear from Jennifer Williams, a career foreign service officer detailed to Pence's office from the State Department. Aides to Pence insist he knew nothing about President Donald Trumps efforts to pressure Ukrainians to investigate Democrats. But theyre walking a thin political line in trying to make the case that Pence was out of the loop on questionable aspects of Trumps Ukraine policy while also presenting Pence as an influential voice in prodding the president to release the military aid.
Only GOP woman at impeachment hearing gets outsized role
(AP Photo/Alex Brandon)WASHINGTON, DC The House Intelligence Committees only Republican woman was gaveled down within minutes of the start of the House impeachment hearing. And New York Rep. Elise Stefanik stayed in the spotlight for pretty much the rest of the day Friday. Republicans featured her prominently Friday as former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine Marie Yovanovitch testified to the panel. But theyre also aware it helped to showcase a woman as they grilled the ambassador. Though her interruptions broke committee rules, the outburst allowed Republicans to accuse Democrats of treating a woman lawmaker unfairly.
LIVE COVERAGE: Trump impeachment inquiry hearings
Published: November 15, 2019, 6:14 am Updated: November 15, 2019, 9:43 amWASHINGTON โ The House Intelligence Committee holds its second public hearing in President Trumpโs impeachment inquiry starting at 9 a.m. Friday. Marie Yovanovitch, former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine, will testify. You can watch NBC News coverage beginning at 9 a.m. on WDIV Local 4, or right here on ClickOnDetroit. Watch live coverage from NBC News here:
The Latest: US diplomat arrives for impeachment hearing
Ambassador to Ukraine Marie Yovanovitch testifies to the House Intelligence Committee in the second public impeachment hearing of President Donald Trump's efforts to tie U.S. aid for Ukraine to investigations of his political opponents. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)The Latest on President Donald Trump and House impeachment hearings (all times local):8:35 a.m. Ambassador to Ukraine has arrived on Capitol Hill to testify in the Trump impeachment inquiry. Shes expected to tell lawmakers about her sudden ouster as President Donald Trump recalled the career ambassador back to the United States. Other diplomats testifying in the investigation have defended Yovanovitch, saying she was the target of smear campaign by the presidents allies.
Local 4 News at 4 -- Nov. 15, 2019
Heres whats coming up on Local 4 News at 4:Impeachment inquiryThe House Intelligence Committee holds its second public hearing in President Trumps impeachment inquiry starting at 9 a.m. Friday. Marie Yovanovitch, former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine, will testify. You can watch NBC News coverage beginning at 9 a.m. on WDIV Local 4, or right here on ClickOnDetroit.
Battle lines harden as Trump impeachment goes public
(AP Photo/Alex Brandon)With historic impeachment hearings underway, Democrats and Republicans are hardening their arguments over the actions of President Donald Trump as they set out to win over a deeply polarized American public. Democrats say Wednesdays extraordinary public session in the House revealed a striking account of Trump abusing his office. They point to pressing the newly elected president of Ukraine for political investigations of rival Democrats, all while holding up needed military aid. They say the two seasoned diplomats at the witness table had, at best, second-hand accounts of Trumps July 25 call with Ukraines president. Republicans maintain there was no pressure and note that eventually the aid flowed, though only after Congress intervened.
House mostly behaves during TV debut of impeachment hearings
(AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)Congress behaved itself as Americans and the world tuned in for the first time to the impeachment hearings against President Donald Trump. Boring, as the presidents son Eric tweeted, served both parties during only the fourth presidential impeachment proceedings in the nations history, on the cusp of the 2020 election year. In this case, most of that information was known by the time Schiff, the House Intelligence Committee chairman, gaveled open the hearing. One who stayed for hours was Rep. Louie Gohmert, R-Texas, who had some things to say about the hearing and the impeachment effort. When Schiff said he didnt know the name of the whistleblower who sparked impeachment, Gohmert laughed out loud.
Americans tune in as first public impeachment hearing opens
The U.S. House launched the first public hearing Wednesday of Donald Trump's impeachment investigation, the extraordinary process to determine whether the 45th president of the United States should be removed from office. Across the country, the first public airing of the impeachment drama had millions of Americans tuning in and, in some cases, deliberately tuning out. Americans were consuming these hearings in ways unimaginable during the last impeachment hearings more than 20 years ago. Live witness testimony during the impeachment investigation into President Bill Clinton did little to shift public opinion, said GOP pollster Whit Ayers. The more likely outcome is that it will make red states redder and blue states bluer, Ayres said of the Trump impeachment hearings.
LIVE COVERAGE: US House holds first public Trump impeachment hearings
For only the fourth time in U.S. history, the House of Representatives has started a presidential impeachment inquiry. The first two impeachment inquiry witnesses will testify together publicly on Wednesday at 10 a.m. Watch NBC News coverage of the first Trump Impeachment hearings below, starting at 10 a.m. EST:A quick forecast of whats coming this week:LIGHTS, CAMERAS, HEARINGSAmericans will have their first public view of the impeachment inquiry, as the proceedings emerge from the secure closed-door facility in the Capitol basement to live hearings. Once little-known State Department officials are about to become household names as they testify publicly in the impeachment inquiry. House investigators may still call others to testify, most likely Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman, an Army officer assigned to the National Security Council, and Fiona Hill, a former White House adviser on Russia.
Trump impeachment inquiry spurs shadow disinformation war
(AP Photo/Alex Brandon)The online spin and dissembling began even before Wednesdays impeachment hearing got underway. Moments before House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff could welcome witnesses to the first public hearing of the impeachment inquiry, President Donald Trump took to Twitter to dismiss the New Hoax. Even before the Democratic House investigators counsel Daniel Goldman could end his first round of questioning, Trump backers labeled the hearing an inconsequential #Snoozefest. Taylor said the staffer asked Sondland what President Trump thought about Ukraine. Lets keep it going! Scott Dworkin, co-founder of the Democratic Coalition Against Trump, cheered on Twitter.
Whistleblower queries brought impeachment interview to boil
House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff, D-Calif., talks with reporters on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2019, about the House impeachment inquiry. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)WASHINGTON, DC New impeachment inquiry transcripts show Republicans and Democrats repeatedly skirmishing over GOP questions that appear aimed at drawing out the identity of the whistleblower who filed the initial complaint against President Donald Trump. During questioning of Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman, a top Trump national security adviser, Republicans repeatedly asked questions that could reveal the whistleblower's identity. The GOP's actions led to sharp exchanges with Democrats and Vindman's lawyer. Schiff said Democrats "are determined to protect the right of that whistleblower to remain anonymous" and "will not allow bad-faith efforts to out this whistleblower."
Taylor expected to be first to testify in public hearings
Taylor testified that the concerns reached high levels at the White House. That "triggered Ambassador Bolton's antenna, political antenna, and he said 'we don't do politics here,'" Taylor testified, noting that Bolton ended the meeting. Kent and Taylor testified about their concerns about her dismissal at the same time Giuliani was taking a leading role on Ukraine policy. According to a rough transcript, released by the White House, Trump asked Zelenskiy to probe Biden and his family and interference in the 2016 election. Taylor told investigators that the "Russians are paying attention to how much support the Americans are going to provide the Ukrainians."
The Latest: Impeachment investigators release new transcript
Rep. Adam Schiff, D-Calif., Chairman of the House Intelligence Committee, arrives at a closed door meeting on the ongoing House impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)WASHINGTON, DC The Latest on President Donald Trump and the House impeachment inquiry (all times local):1:55 p.m.House investigators have released another transcript in the impeachment inquiry of President Donald Trump. Taylor told impeachment investigators that Trump had been holding back military aid for Ukraine until the country agreed to investigate Democrats and a company linked to Joe Biden's family. Taylor is scheduled to testify in public next week as Democrats hold the first public hearings on impeachment. __11:32 a.m.House Democrats have announced they'll hold the first public hearings next week in their impeachment inquiry of President Donald Trump.
The Latest: House Dems want Mulvaney to testify this week
Rep. Adam Schiff, D-Calif., Chairman of the House Intelligence Committee, arrives at a closed door meeting on the ongoing House impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)WASHINGTON, DC The Latest on President Donald Trump and the House impeachment inquiry (all times local):12:50 p.m.Three committees leading the House impeachment probe are asking White House acting chief of staff Mick Mulvaney to appear for a closed-door interview on Friday. In a televised news conference last month at the White House, Mulvaney appeared to acknowledge that Trump held up military aid to Ukraine partly for political reasons. Mulvaney is one of 13 witnesses that the Democrats have called to testify behind closed doors this week. On Monday, four White House officials scheduled to appear before House impeachment investigators for depositions failed to show up, following President Donald Trump's orders not to cooperate with the probe.
Lawyer: Whistleblower willing to take written GOP questions
(AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)WASHINGTON, DC A lawyer for the whistleblower who raised alarms about President Donald Trump's dealings with Ukraine said Sunday his client is willing to answer written questions submitted by House Republicans. The offer comes as Trump has repeatedly demanded the release of the whistleblower's identity, tweeting Sunday that the person "must come forward." That call became the catalyst for the impeachment inquiry. Trump later Sunday pushed the news media to divulge the whistleblower's identity, asserting that the person's accounting of events is incorrect. Bakaj wrote on Saturday that "their fixation on exposing the whistleblower's identity is simply because they're at a loss as to how to address the investigations the underlying disclosure prompted."
Schiff says impeachment transcripts could come next week
Adam Schiff, who is leading the impeachment probe, said in an interview with The Associated Press that the committee will begin releasing the transcripts as it continues to depose additional witnesses and prepare for public hearings. Though public hearings on impeachment are expected to begin this month, Schiff said it is "hard to know" how much longer the depositions will take. Impeachment investigators have already heard testimony from a series of current and former administration officials about Trump's handling of Ukraine. A resolution passed by the House on Thursday will allow Democrats to conduct the impeachment hearings with up to 90 minutes of questioning by Schiff or his staff. Schiff said Democrats have heard public feedback that the five-minute rounds can make it difficult to maintain a line of questioning.
Republicans demand Schiff bring whistleblower to testify publicly
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The top Republicans on the committees involved in the impeachment inquiry on Wednesday demanded House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff bring the whistleblower who filed a complaint about President Donald Trump and Ukraine in for public testimony. The letter comes as the Democratic-led impeachment inquiry into the President continues to escalate with depositions of key witnesses in the investigation happening behind closed doors. Democrats have said they will not bring the whistleblower in for public testimony given concerns about keeping the person's identity secret. CNN has previously reported the whistleblower went to staff of the House Intelligence Committee for guidance before filing the complaint. The New York Times was first to report that Schiff learned the outlines of the whistleblower's concerns before the complaint was filed, but never met with the whistleblower.
Whistleblower went to Intelligence Committee before filing complaint
The panel's staff advised the whistleblower to contact the intelligence community inspector general and seek legal counsel but did not receive the complaint in advance, wrote Patrick Boland, a spokesman for House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff, in a statement released on Wednesday. Schiff "learned about the outlines" of the whistleblower's concerns before the whistleblower filed the complaint, The New York Times first reported. In a news conference on Wednesday, Trump accused -- without citing any evidence -- that Schiff assisted the whistleblower in writing the complaint. An attorney representing the intelligence whistleblower told CNN that no one from House Intelligence Committee helped the whistleblower write their complaint. In his statement, Boland wrote that it was a "regular occurrence" for a whistleblower to contact the Intelligence Committee for guidance and said that the staff "appropriately advised" the whistleblower.
Dems say White House stonewalling won't drag out inquiry
When asked how he would handle any White House stonewalling, Schiff told CNN: "It'll just strengthen the case on obstruction." For months, the White House stymied congressional investigations with broad claims of executive privilege and absolute immunity. It blocked numerous requests for records and witness interviews, namely with former White House counsel Don McGahn, prompting the House to sue the Trump administration. Senior White House officials then endeavored to conceal records of the call including the official transcript, according to the complaint. The complaint was released ahead of Maguire's testimony Thursday before the House Intelligence Committee.
LIVE NBC News Coverage: Acting DNI testifies before House on whistleblower complaint
Al Drago/Getty ImagesWASHINGTON - Acting Director of National Intelligence Joseph Maguire is set to testify before the House Intelligence Committee on Thursday on the whistleblower complaint. Maguire will then go behind closed doors to speak to the Senate intelligence panel. Shortly before midnight on Wednesday, Utah Rep. Chris Stewart, a GOP member of the House intelligence committee, tweeted: BREAKING NEWS: The whistleblower complaint has been declassified. House Democrats emerging from a secure room would not divulge details of the classified document but described it as disturbing and urgent. Another such person said the lawmakers did not learn the identity of the whistleblower.
LIVE STREAM: Acting DNI Joseph Maguire testifies before House on whistleblower complaint
WASHINGTON - Acting Director of National Intelligence Joseph Maguire is set to testify before the House Intelligence Committee on Thursday on the whistleblower complaint. House Democrats who are now mulling Trump's impeachment are hoping that Maguire will explain why he withheld the intelligence community whistleblower's complaint from Congress for weeks. Shortly before midnight on Wednesday, Utah Rep. Chris Stewart, a GOP member of the House intelligence committee, tweeted: "BREAKING NEWS: The whistleblower complaint has been declassified. The document was made available to members of House and Senate intelligence committees Wednesday after Maguire had initially determined they couldn't see it. House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff, D-Calif., said it "exposed serious wrongdoing" and "certainly provides information for the committee to follow up with others."
LIVE COVERAGE: Acting DNI Maguire testifies on whistleblower complaint
WASHINGTON - Acting Director of National Intelligence Joseph Maguire is set to testify before the House Intelligence Committee on Thursday on the whistleblower complaint. The hearing starts at 9 a.m. EST in Washington D.C. -- You can watch it in the video player above. Maguire will then go behind closed doors to speak to the Senate intelligence panel. Shortly before midnight on Wednesday, Utah Rep. Chris Stewart, a GOP member of the House intelligence committee, tweeted: BREAKING NEWS: The whistleblower complaint has been declassified. House Democrats emerging from a secure room would not divulge details of the classified document but described it as disturbing and urgent.
Whistleblower complaint declassified, Intel Committee member says
WASHINGTON, D.C. - A whistleblower's complaint about President Donald Trump's communications with Ukraine has been declassified, a member of the House Intelligence Committee tweeted late Wednesday night. Rep. Chris Stewart, a member of the House Intelligence Committee, said on Twitter late Wednesday night that the complaint had been declassified but the document was not immediately available publicly. Illinois Democrat Rep. Mike Quigley, a member of the House Intelligence Committee, called the whistleblower complaint "troubling, disturbing" and "reinforces our concerns." On Thursday, Maguire will appear before the House Intelligence Committee to discuss the issue. He will also brief members of the Senate Intelligence Committee.
Robert Mueller faces Congress for pair of public hearings
After weeks of negotiations, twists and turns over Mueller's appearance and a pair of subpoenas, the former special counsel will testify publicly at 8:30 a.m. Mueller will deliver an opening statement, but his written statement he's giving to the committees is simply the report itself. In his investigation, Mueller said he relied on the Justice Department guidelines that a sitting President cannot be indicted. At first, Democrats pushed to gain access to the full, unredacted Mueller report and underlying evidence. But after the Justice Department resisted that endeavor, they turned their sights on the special counsel.