Schiff has faced criticism from Republicans for subpoenaing the phone records of several individuals involved in the impeachment inquiry against Trump.
, with some suggesting he acted improperly. But congressional leaders do have subpoena power, which is broadened in the context of an impeachment inquiry.
At the same time, the subpoena power has often faced legal challenges, leading some critics to argue that Schiff's actions fall within a"legal gray area." But within the context of the impeachment probe, the phone records certainly appear relevant to the case against the president and were legal."Every investigator seeks phone records to corroborate, sometimes to contradict, a witness's testimony," he said."The fact that Mr.
"I want to know all the people Adam Schiff is spying on," he told the newspaper."Are there other members of Congress that he is spying on, and what justification does he have? He needs to be held accountable and explain what he's doing, going after journalists, going after members of Congress, instead of doing his job."
House Minority Whip Steve Scalise speaks as House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy listens during a news conference on December 3.In addition to the calls between Giuliani and Nunes, as well as those between Nunes and Parnas, the records highlighted in the impeachment report showed contact between Parnas and journalist John Solomon, who previously wrote for.
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