Ex-prosecutor must appear before House GOP over Trump probe, judge rules

Catch up quick: Manhattan D.A. Alvin Bragg filed a lawsuit earlier this month, accusing House Judiciary Chair Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) of trying to interfere in his criminal investigation into Trump over alleged hush money payments.

• The suit came a day after the Judiciary Committee announced plans to hold a field hearing in Manhattan focused on violent crime and "how Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s pro-crime, anti-victim policies have led to an increase in violent crime," according to an advisory.
• Two days later, Jordan subpoenaed Pomerantz, who resigned in protest of Bragg’s initial unwillingness to pursue charges against Trump.

What they're saying: "The subpoena was issued with a 'valid legislative purpose' in connection with the 'broad' and 'indispensable' congressional power to 'conduct investigation," Vyskoci said on Wednesday afternoon.