Prosecutors have asked a federal judge to set aside any claims of executive privilege that former Vice President Mike Pence might raise to avoid answering questions.
Tag: Executive Privilege, Doctrine of
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Justice Dept. Seeking to Question Pence in Jan. 6 Investigation
Prosecutors want to speak with the former vice president as a witness to former President Donald Trump’s efforts to remain in power, and he is said to be considering how to respond.
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Justice Department and Trump Lawyers Clash Over Status of Seized Documents
A pair of unsealed briefs argue over the ex-president’s power to claim White House materials as his property and invoke executive privilege.
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Justice Dept. Seeks to Force Trump White House Lawyers to Testify in Jan. 6 Inquiry
The move is part of an effort by prosecutors to punch through the claims of privilege the former president is using to hamper the investigation of his push to overturn the election.
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How Trump Could Resist the Jan. 6 Panel’s Subpoena
If the ex-president turns down the drama of testifying, his legal team could mount several constitutional and procedural arguments in court.