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or participated in illegal conduct. "I was never involved with anything that I considered to be bribery at all," he said. "Or extortion." -- Both Morrison and Volker said they believe it's inappropriate for an American president to ask a foreign leader to investigate an American citizen. "I don't beli

ick here. The Daily 202 Share: Listen to The Big Idea Witnesses called by GOP to defend Trump offer more bad facts for the president Volker and Morrison's impeachment testimony, in under 5 minutes BY JAMES HOHMANN with Mariana Alfaro THE BIG IDEA: They were there to bat cleanup, but both the GOP's

al. Morrison and Volker agreed that, too, would be improper. Page 16977 EFTA00046488 Morrison: Ukraine aid was contingent on investigations, per Sondland -- Morrison said he reported details of the July 25 call to the National Security Council's top lawyer. He said he worried about the political fal

nduct. Both insisted that they didn't see him do anything illegal. Each seemed content to throw Rudy Giuliani, the president's personal lawyer, and Gordon Sondland, the megadonor who became ambassador to the European Union and is testifying today, under the bus. But they also validated key testimony from other

ying on Thursday, had warned him about the "Gordon problem," referring to Sondland, when he took over. "I decided to keep track of what Ambassador Sondland was doing," he explained. "I didn't Page 16978 EFTA00046489 always act on things Gordon suggested [and] that he believed were important." Volke

nd Sept. 11. Trump has increasingly tried to distance himself from Sondland. During an interview with CNN on Sunday, Rep. Mike Turner (R-Ohio) said Morrison's testimony is "alarming." From CNN: "'Well, of course, all of that is alarming. As I've said from the beginning, I think this is not OK. The Presi

on ending, unbundling moving forward and any hampered investigations will be allowed to move forward transparently,' Page 16633 EFTA00046144 Mr. Sondland wrote. Mr. Morrison replied that he was 'tracking.' On July 19, a day before the president was initially scheduled to speak to Mr. Zelensky, Mr. So

usly reported. ... "The comments by Trump and Johnson also come amid intensifying scrutiny of the actions of U.S. Ambassador to the European Union Gordon Sondland, [who is expected to testify on Wednesday and one of eight people scheduled to appear in public hearings this week]. According to testimony release

lined to discuss what kind of weapon was used or any potential motive." Page 16630 EFTA00046141 Lawmakers argue over Trump's intentions ahead of Sondland testimony IMPEACHMENT LATEST: -- Trump tweeted this morning that he will "strongly consider" testifying in writing as part of the impeachment inqu

nd Sept. 11. Trump has increasingly tried to distance himself from Sondland. During an interview with CNN on Sunday, Rep. Mike Turner (R-Ohio) said Morrison's testimony is "alarming." From CNN: "'Well, of course, all of that is alarming. As I've said from the beginning, I think this is not OK. The Presi

, according to emails obtained by the Wall Street Journal: "The emails reviewed by the Journal show that three days [after the July 10 meeting], Mr. Sondland urged Mr. Morrison to schedule the call between Mr. Trump and Mr. Zelensky before Ukrainian parliamentary elections on July 21. 'Sole purpose is fo

ously reported. ... "The comments by Trump and Johnson also come amid intensifying scrutiny of the actions of U.S. Ambassador to the European Union Gordon Sondland, [who is expected to testify on Wednesday and one of eight people scheduled to appear in public hearings this week]. According to testimony release

. Police declined to discuss what kind of weapon was used or any potential motive." EFTA00046173 Lawmakers argue over Trump's intentions ahead of Sondland testimony IMPEACHMENT LATEST: -- Trump tweeted this morning that he will "strongly consider" testifying in writing as part of the impeachment inqu

sed or participated in illegal conduct. "I was never involved with anything that I considered to be bribery at all," he said. "Or extortion." Both Morrison and Volker said they believe it's inappropriate for an American president to ask a foreign leader to investigate an American citizen. "I don't belie

eading this, click here. Share: Listen to The Big Idea Witnesses called by GOP to defend Trump offer more bad facts for the president Volker and Morrison's impeachment testimony, in under 5 minutes BY JAMES HOHMANN with Mariana Alfaro THE BIG IDEA: They were there to bat cleanup, but both the GOP's

hat they didn't see him do anything illegal. Each seemed content to throw Rudy Giuliani, the president's personal lawyer, and Gordon EFTA00046526 Sondland, the megadonor who became ambassador to the European Union and is testifying today, under the bus. But they also validated key testimony from other

fying on Thursday, had warned him about the "Gordon problem," referring to Sondland, when he took over. "I decided to keep track of what Ambassador Sondland was doing," he explained. "I didn't always act on things Gordon suggested [and] that he believed were important." Volker says Sondland raised inves

"And one of those I recall was a Christmas, 'Merry Christmas,' and it was zero substance." But former National Security Council senior director ■ Morrison said it was his understanding that Sondland had a lot of conversations with the president. "Ambassador Sondland believed and at least related to me

lot of conversations with the president. "Ambassador Sondland believed and at least related to me that the president was giving him instructions," Morrison testified, adding that Sondland related to him that he was "discussing these matters with the president." — Democrats also released the transcript

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--- about Ukraine" because "it had been very difficult for us to get the president interested in what we were trying to do in Ukraine." "Ambassador Sondland agreed that the president did not give a s--- about Ukraine," Holmes said under oath. "I asked why not, and Ambassador Sondland stated, the Preside

imony released 9 EFTA01653171 Saturday." The Washington Post (11/16, Al, Itkowitz, Jaffe, Kranish, Harris, 14.2M) reports on its front page that Morrison also "told House investigators in sworn testimony that he feared leaks of the contents of the July 25 call between President Trump and Ukrainian P

t the vice president was involved in any discussions about the investigations. She said Mr. Pence did not mention investigations to Mr. Zelensky." Morrison: Trump-Zelensky Call Included Nothing Illegal. The New York Times (11/19, Baker, Shear, 18.61M) reports that Timothy Morrison, the former senior di

a US citizen." Bruce added that 'he most anticipated witness of the week is Gordon Sondland, the Trump mega-donor turned US Ambassador to the EU. Sondland has already revised his testimony once, admitting he personally told the Ukrainians that if they wanted nearly $400 million of military aid, they

n service officer based in Kyiv." The Washington Post (11/14, Wagner, 14.2M) reports that Jayanti was the embassy official tasked with accompanying Sondland throughout the day of the call." Mary Bruce said on ABC World News Tonight (11/14, story 6, 0:30, Muir, 6.71M) that on Friday, lawmakers will hear

lot of conversations with the president. "Ambassador Sondland believed and at least related to me that the president was giving him instructions," Morrison testified, adding that Sondland related to him that he was "discussing these matters with the president." -- Democrats also released the transcript

-- about Ukraine" because "it had been very difficult for us to get the president interested in what we were trying to do in Ukraine." "Ambassador Sondland agreed that the president did not give a s--- about Ukraine," Holmes said under oath. "I asked why not, and Ambassador Sondland stated, the Presiden

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