Volker plans to appear before congressional committees next week

Rep. Gerry Connolly says Kurt Volker, fmr. US special envoy for Ukraine, corroborated that 'clearly something was afoot' 'He admitted that he was never provided...with any explanation for this sudden mysterious suspension' of aid to Ukraine, Connolly says

Former US Special Envoy for Ukraine Kurt Volker plans to appear at his deposition next Thursday in front of three congressional committees, according to a source familiar with his plans.

The source would not say if the White House is seeking to use executive privilege to constrict Volker in terms of what he can say or provide.Volker's appearance before the Intelligence, Oversight and Reform and Foreign Affairs committees was announced just hours before the news broke Friday evening that he had resigned.Volker didn't offer a comment when contacted Saturday by CNN.

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