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FILE - In this Jan. 17, 2018, file photo, Rick Dearborn, President Donald Trump's White House deputy chief of staff for legislative affairs, walks on Capitol Hill in Washington, where he is being interviewed by the House Intelligence Committee regarding the Russia probe. The White House has instructed Dearborn and another former aide to President Donald Trump not to appear at a House Judiciary Committee hearing Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2019, saying Dearborn and Rob Porter are &quot;absolutely immune&quot; from testifying at what the panel is calling its first impeachment hearing. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh, File)

A look at Corey Lewandowski’s role in the Mueller report

By MARY CLARE JALONICK - Associated Press

In this Aug. 12, 2017, photo, Rob Porter, left, White House Staff Secretary, speaks to President Donald Trump after Trump made remarks regarding the ongoing situation in Charlottesville, Va., at Trump National Golf Club in Bedminister, N.J. The White House has instructed Porter and another former aide to President Donald Trump not to appear at a House Judiciary Committee hearing Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2019, saying Porter and Rick Dearborn are &quot;absolutely immune&quot; from testifying at what the panel is calling its first impeachment hearing. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

White House orders 2 former aides to defy House subpoenas

By MARY CLARE JALONICK - Associated Press

In this July 24, 2019, photo, House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerrold Nadler, D-N.Y., listens as former special counsel Robert Mueller testifies before the House Judiciary Committee on Capitol Hill, in Washington. (Associated Press) ** FILE **

House Dems subpoena former top Trump aide Rob Porter as impeachment probe lingers

By Stephen Dinan - The Washington Times

In this March 24, 2019 photo, The White House is seen behind security barriers in Washington. A White House official turned whistleblower says dozens of people in President Donald Trump’s administration were granted access to classified information despite “disqualifying issues” in their backgrounds including concerns about foreign influence, drug use and criminal conduct. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)

Trump team overruled 25 clearance denials, official says

By CHAD DAY - Associated Press

A copy of Bob Woodward's &quot;Fear&quot; is photographed Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2018, in New York. It's not clear whether President Donald Trump has much to fear from &quot;Fear&quot; itself. But the book of that name has set off a yes-no war between author Bob Woodward and the president, using all the assets they can muster. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan)

Former Trump officials Rob Porter and Gary Cohn push back against Woodward book

By Gabriella Muñoz - The Washington Times

In this Nov. 29, 2017, file photo, White House Chief of Staff John Kelly, left, walks with White House staff secretary Rob Porter to board Marine One on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Donald Trump in touch with former aide Rob Porter: Report

By Sally Persons - The Washington Times

White House Chief of Staff John Kelly pauses to look to a video monitor as he appears on Special Report with Bret Baier on Fox News in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2018. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster) ** FILE **

John Kelly never considered resigning over Rob Porter flap

By S.A. Miller and Dave Boyer - The Washington Times

Ex-wife of former White House aide says Hatch has apologized

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Rep. Ted Lieu, D-Calif., speaks during the final day of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia, Thursday, July 28, 2016. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) ** FILE **

Ted Lieu introduces bill with other House Democrats to oversee clearance process

By Sally Persons - The Washington Times

FBI Director Christopher Wray speaks during a Senate Select Committee on Intelligence hearing on worldwide threats, Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Christopher Wray contradicts White House on timing of background probe into aide accused of abuse

By Dave Boyer - The Washington Times

President Donald Trump speaks during a meeting with campaign volunteer Shane Bouvet, in the Oval Office of the White House, Friday, Feb. 9, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Trump says he was caught off guard by allegations against Rob Porter

By Dave Boyer - The Washington Times

In this Nov. 29, 2017, file photo, White House Chief of Staff John Kelly, left, walks with White House staff secretary Rob Porter to board Marine One on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Rob Porter’s second ex-wife says John Kelly likely didn’t know the extent of the abuse

By Sally Persons - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Jan. 20, 2017 file photo, White House Staff Secretary Rob Porter, center, hands President Donald Trump a confirmation order for James Mattis as defense secretary, in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, as White House Chief of Staff Reince Priebus, right, watches. Porter is stepping down following allegations of domestic abuse by his two ex-wives. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Kelly in harsh spotlight after senior aide’s resignation

By JONATHAN LEMIRE and CATHERINE LUCEY and JILL COLVIN - Associated Press

In this Nov. 29, 2017, file photo, White House Chief of Staff John Kelly, left, walks with White House staff secretary Rob Porter, center, and President Donald Trump's personal aide John McEntee to board Marine One on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci) ** FILE **

White House admits missteps defending accused domestic abuser Rob Porter

By S.A. Miller and Dan Boylan - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Aug. 4, 2017 file photo, from left, White House Staff Secretary Rob Porter, White House Chief of Staff John Kelly, and White House senior adviser Jared Kushner walk to Marine One on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington. President Donald Trump was en route to Bedminster, N.J., for vacation. White House staff secretary Porter has resigned following allegations of domestic abuse by his two ex-wives. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

The Latest: White House chief of staff getting criticism

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White House Chief of Staff Reince Priebus, right, watches as White House Staff Secretary Rob Porter, center, hands President Donald Trump a confirmation order for James Mattis as defense secretary, Friday, Jan. 20, 2017, in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Rob Porter, White House aide, resigns amid abuse allegations by ex-wives

By Dave Boyer - The Washington Times

In this Aug. 11, 2017, photo, Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., speaks to supporters in Hebron, Ky. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston, file)

Friend says Rand Paul does not know what prompted attack

By ADAM BEAM and BRUCE SCHREINER - Associated Press