John Kelly reportedly used to mute the line during calls with world leaders to urge Trump not to discuss sensitive topics

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The fallout over a recent call between Trump and the Ukrainian president has cast new scrutiny over Trump's previous calls with other world leaders.

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Hillary Clinton said Secretary of State Mike Pompeo should have been 'one of the first people' to correct Trump's behavior during the Ukraine call

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Joe Biden's team reportedly sent a letter to top TV news execs demanding they stop booking Rudy Giuliani

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Trump demands to meet with whistleblower and accuses Rep. Adam Schiff of treason in Twitter rant

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Trump says he's trying to unmask the Ukraine call whistleblower, in possible violation of federal law

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Mitch McConnell says the Senate would have 'no choice' but to hold a trial if Trump is impeached

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell on Monday said he would have "no choice" but to hold a trial if the House were to pass articles of impeachment.