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 involved in the Mueller probe. This decision may influence other officials like Bolton and Kupperman, who have resisted congressional subpoenas. The ruling references past cases, such as the Bush administration's, and may be appealed.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main focus of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson's ruling?

The legality of the Mueller probe

The Trump administration's claim of absolute immunity

The validity of congressional subpoenas

The impeachment inquiry process

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which former White House official is mentioned as having been named throughout testimony?

Mick Mulvaney

Charles Kupperman

Mike Pompeo

John Bolton

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

He was the main defendant

He was mentioned over 500 times

He was the lead investigator

He was not mentioned at all

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What could the ruling potentially influence regarding the impeachment inquiry?

The appointment of a new special counsel

The inclusion of actions outside the Ukraine issue

The dismissal of all subpoenas

The resignation of White House officials

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which administration faced a similar legal battle over immunity claims in 2008?

Obama administration

Reagan administration

Clinton administration

Bush administration