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US Democrats subpoena Pentagon docs in impeachment inquiry


Democrats put heavy pressure on Trump administration since launching impeachment investigation. (Reuters pic)WASHINGTON: Congressional Democrats slapped subpoenas Monday on the Pentagon and White House budget office as part of their advancing impeachment probe, demanding documents tied to President Donald Trump’s withholding of military aid to Ukraine.
The chairmen of three House panels leading the impeachment investigation are seeking information related to Trump pressing his Ukrainian counterpart to uncover dirt on 2020 US presidential contender Joe Biden and the alleged conditioning of aid on that favour.
The chairmen ordered defence secretary Mark Esper and Office of Management and Budget acting director Russell Vought …read more

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