Washington • The House Judiciary Committee on Monday subpoenaed Rob Porter, a former chief of staff to then-Sen. Orrin Hatch and staff secretary to President Donald Trump, in the ongoing investigation into the White House’s efforts to derail the special counsel’s investigation of Russia’s election interference.
Porter, who resigned his White House job amid allegations of abuse by his ex-wives – allegations he denies – declined to comment on the subpoena.
The Democratic-led Judiciary Committee is continuing to probe Russia election meddling as well as Trump’s attempts to halt special counsel Robert Mueller from investigating possible ties to that effort.