Trump envoy changes story in hearing

Unpredictable ambassador to the EU faces questions on president's actions

WASHINGTON - A key actor in US President Donald Trump's alleged effort to pressure Ukraine for dirt on one of his political rivals was expected to change his testimony in an impeachment hearing in the US House of Representatives on Wednesday morning to suggest Trump did so.

In prepared testimony, according to the Washington Post, US Ambassador to the European Union Gordon Sondland is expected to say: "Was there a simple 'quid pro quo' with regard to the requested White House call and meeting? The answer is yes."