Aides defend Pence’s role in Ukraine controversy

WASHINGTON (AP) — Aides to Vice President Mike Pence are defending his role in the Ukraine controversy that is ensnaring President Donald Trump in impeachment hearings.
According to a person familiar with the matter, President Donald Trump told Pence to cancel his plans to attend the inauguration of Ukraine’s new president earlier this year after initially pushing for him to go. But aides to Pence dispute that, blaming logistics for the decision.
The person spoke to The Associated Pr