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BREAKING Senate Democrats announce deposition plans in emoluments lawsuit, focusing on private third-parties (following House's lead in subpoenaingTrump accounting firm Mazars USA and banks Deutche/Cap One.
Dems say they may seek "limited interrogatories" on Trump to identify sources for third-party subpoenas, potentially triggering an executive privilege battle.
Sen Dems seek documents and depositions of Trump Org, other corps., llc's, and partnerships in which Trump has ownership re: for foreign benefits incl intellectual property rights/licensing fees; real estate/hotel/golf club payments; and regulatory benefits.
Plaintiffs say they also may seek documents from Trump and his Revocable Trust to see if he is currently receiving funds from the Trust, or funds from his businesses through other means.
Trump lawyers say civil discovery against a sitting President 'implicates' significant separation of powers concerns. and should be barred to ensure 'energetic performance of his constitutional duties,'
Both sides propose completing briefing shortly after Jan. 1, 2020, teeing up oral arguments and ruling in the heart of the nomination season for next year's presidential election.
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