These arguments smack of farce. The reality is that DOJ and the White House have been openly stonewalling the House's efforts to get information by subpoena and by agreement, and the White House has flatly stated that the administration will not cooperate with congressional requests for information.
Beryl Howell, the Chief Judge, criticized the DOJ and White House for obstructing the impeachment inquiry.
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