Trump moves to resist House inquiries, setting up fight over congressional subpoena powers
Posted on AllSides April 17th, 2019
From The Left
President Trump’s attorneys and the White House are moving to resist a growing number of congressional requests for information, increasing the likelihood of a protracted legal fight that could test the power of congressional subpoenas.
The building battle will shape how much material House Democrats will be able to obtain about Trump’s policies and personal finances through multiple investigations launched by various congressional committees.
White House officials are already digging in their heels on a slew of requests related to Trump’s actions as president. The administration does not plan to...
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