House Democrats Subpoena The White House In Impeachment Inquiry

House Democrats Subpoena The White House In Impeachment Inquiry

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The transcript discusses the impeachment inquiry into President Trump, focusing on his phone call with Ukraine's president, where he allegedly asked for an investigation into Joe Biden. The House Oversight Committee, led by Elijah Cummings, plans to subpoena the White House for documents. Trump denies any wrongdoing, calling the conversation 'perfect.' The House investigation, led by three committee chairmen, expresses regret over the need for a subpoena. Trump demands a full House vote on the inquiry, which Pelosi says is not legally required. House Democrats also seek documents from Vice President Pence.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What action did Elijah Cummings threaten if the White House did not comply with the document request?

Hold a press conference

Issue a subpoena

Request a meeting with the President

File a lawsuit

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did President Trump claim about his conversation with Ukraine's president?

It was confidential

It was misunderstood

It was perfect

It was inappropriate

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the committee chairmen express in their statement regarding the subpoena?

Regret over the necessity of the subpoena

Support for President Trump's actions

Indifference to the situation

Approval of the White House's cooperation

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did President Trump demand from House Speaker Nancy Pelosi?

An end to the investigation

A meeting with the committee chairmen

A full House vote on the impeachment inquiry

A public apology

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

By when did House Democrats request documents from Vice President Mike Pence?

October 20th

October 1st

October 10th

October 15th