Judge: Ex-White House Counsel Must Comply With Congressional Subpoena

Judge: Ex-White House Counsel Must Comply With Congressional Subpoena

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Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson ruled against the Trump administration's claim of absolute immunity for officials, impacting cases like McGahn's, who was subpoenaed in connection with the Mueller probe. This decision may influence other officials like Bolton and Mulvaney to comply with subpoenas. The ruling references past cases, such as the Bush administration's, and is expected to be appealed.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main legal argument rejected by Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson in her ruling?

Absolute immunity for congressional testimony

Immunity from criminal prosecution

Presidential privilege over executive orders

Judicial review of legislative actions

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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Which former national security advisor was mentioned in connection with the impeachment inquiry?

Michael Flynn

Henry Kissinger

John Bolton

Condoleezza Rice

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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What was McGahn's role in the special counsel's final report?

He was mentioned over 500 times

He was accused of leaking information

He was the lead investigator

He was not mentioned at all

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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What historical legal battle was referenced in relation to the current ruling?

The Clinton impeachment

The Watergate scandal

The Bush administration's 2008 case

The Iran-Contra affair

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What potential issue might House Democrats want to question McGahn about?

Election interference

Economic policies

Obstruction of justice

Foreign policy decisions