As President Trump urged yet another foreign government to investigate one of his political rivals -- this time in full view of cameras and microphones -- White House aides and allies of the President were bracing for a bitter standoff with Congress.
White House officials have begun attempts to piece together the timeline and circumstances surrounding the President's now infamous call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, one White House official said. New Trump impeachment defense already under siegeMeanwhile, White House lawyers were drafting a letter to lawmakers insisting that none of their requests would be fulfilled until the House formally votes to open an impeachment inquiry.
In response, White House lawyers have written a letter arguing they are not compelled to provide documents related to the impeachment inquiry before a formal vote on the inquiry is held, according to a person familiar with the matter.The letter, though not finalized, could be sent as soon as Friday. It is one of several items under consideration at the White House about how to respond to Congressional investigators.
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