Trump Was Briefed on Complaint Before Ukraine Aid Released

WASHINGTON (AP) — Officials say President Donald Trump was briefed on the whistleblower complaint about his dealings with Ukraine before the White House released nearly $400 million in military aid to Kyiv. The revelation sheds new light on events that triggered the impeachment inquiry. Trump was told about the complaint in late August in a briefing by White House lawyers, according to two officials who were not authorized to publicly discuss the matter.