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House Judiciary Committee Hearing on Donald McGahn Subpoena

Original title: OVERSIGHT OF THE REPORT BY SPECIAL COUNSEL ROBERT S. MUELLER III: FORMER WHITE HOUSE COUNSEL DONALD F. MCGAHN II

January 1, 2019

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The Frame

What this does

The hearing addresses the legal conflict between Congressional power and the executive branch's claim of for senior presidential advisors, which determines the extent of legislative oversight into executive actions.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Donald F. McGahn II

He was the subject of a congressional subpoena and a White House directive regarding his testimony.

House Judiciary Committee

The committee is attempting to exercise its oversight authority through the subpoena process.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2019.

What's next

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Summary

This document is the transcript of a May 21, 2019, House Judiciary Committee hearing regarding the oversight of the Special Counsel Robert Mueller report. The hearing focused on the committee's attempt to compel testimony from former White House Counsel Donald F. McGahn II, who did not appear due to a White House claim of .

Key Facts

The hearing was held on May 21, 2019, in the Rayburn House Office Building.
Donald F. McGahn II did not appear at the hearing despite being subpoenaed by the committee.
The White House directed Mr. McGahn not to appear, citing 'absolute immunity' for senior presidential advisors.
Chairman Nadler stated that the committee rejects the claim of absolute immunity, citing a 2007 judicial ruling by Judge John Bates regarding Harriet Miers.
The hearing was convened to conduct oversight regarding the report by Special Counsel Robert Mueller III.
The committee record includes opening statements from Chairman Nadler and Ranking Member Doug Collins.

Frequently Asked Questions

Did Donald McGahn testify at this hearing?

No, he did not appear.

Why did the White House say Mr. McGahn could not testify?

The White House asserted that he was entitled to '' from the committee's .

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House Judiciary Committee Hearing on the Mueller Report

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Historical Precedent

The committee explicitly relied on the 2007 Harriet Miers case to challenge the current administration's claim of absolute immunity.

Harriet Miers John Bates

Connected Entities

organizationHouse Committee on the Judiciary“The committee conducting the oversight hearing.”Map →

personHarriet Miers“Former White House Counsel who was the subject of a similar 2007 subpoena disput”Map →

personRobert S. Mueller III“Special Counsel who authored the report on the investigation into the President.”Map →

personJerrold Nadler“Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee.”Map →

personJohn Bates“Federal Judge who ruled on the 2007 executive privilege case.”Map →

personDonald F. McGahn II“Former White House Counsel whose testimony was sought by the committee.”Map →

personDoug Collins“Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee.”Map →

Sources

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