Republican lawmakers are struggling to contain the fallout of whistleblowers in Ukraine

Senate Republicans are struggling to contain the political fallout of reports that President TrumpDonald John TrumpNYT publisher: The United States did not intervene to protect the journalist from the arrests in Egypt; the newspaper then turned to Ireland. Trump ordered the administration to suspend any military aid to Ukraine a few days before the conversation with the president: a report of more Democrats threatening indictment MORE lobbied a foreign leader to investigate his main Democratic rival, the former vice-president Joe BidenJoe BidenTrump ordered the administration to suspend any military aid to Ukraine a few days before the convening of the president: more Democrats are threatening disqualification as a result of negotiations between Trump and Ukraine. The pen of Seven Democrats Freshman urged Congress to remove Trump if new allegations were true MORE.

Several Republican deputies have called on Trump to reveal more details of his conversation with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, in which the president acknowledged Sunday that he had discussed Biden and his possible links to corruption in Ukraine. This effort comes as some Democrats in the House are increasingly calling out for a vote on an imputation inquiry.

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnellAddison (Mitch) Mitchell McConnell Murphy criticizes GOP about the whistleblower's response: "We are seeing this country turn into a banana republic" Night Defense – Presented by Huntington Ingalls Industries – Trump at the United Nations | Controversy in Ukraine and Iran at center stage | Trump denies threatening to provide military aid to Ukraine on appeal | The Senate appears to have forced the vote on the border emergency McConnell said the GOP Intelligence chairman wanted to hold an in camera briefing on a whistleblower's complaint MORE (R-Ky.) Announced Monday afternoon in the Senate that the Chair of the Senate Intelligence Committee Richard BurrRichard Mauze BurrMurphy criticizes GOP on the whistleblower's response: "We are seeing this country turn into a banana republic," said McConnell, president of GOP Intelligence, who wants to hold an information session in camera closed on the complaint of a whistleblower (RN.C.) Attempts to call the Inspector General of the intelligence community appointed by Trump, who has received a complaint from an alerting launcher in front of his panel in order to investigate on the case.

However, McConnell cautioned his colleagues to tackle the problem with bipartite cooperation and to refrain from some of the political fireworks that erupted in the House as a result of the complaint.

"I think it is extremely important that their work is handled in a secure environment, with adequate protections in a bipartite and fact-based manner rather than leakage to the press," he said.

Republican Whip Senate John ThuneJohn Randolph ThuneMurphy criticizes GOP on the whistleblower's response: "We see this country turning into a banana republic" The Hill & # 39; s Morning Report – Pompeo condemns Iran for "act of war" while Trump acts with caution Hillicon Valley: President Zuckerberg meets legislator | Big Tech defends its efforts against extremism online | Trump attends a secret fundraiser in Silicon Valley | Omar urges Twitter to act against Trump on tweet PLUS (S.D.) told reporters Monday that Congress should be informed of the whistleblower's complaint.

"I hope that all available information available to the Inspector General of the DNI [director of national intelligence] that we would have access to that, "he said.

"If there is a transcript or something available in this conversation, I hope we will eventually see it and that everyone will be able to know what has been said," he said. he adds. "The president has described the conversation as very appropriate, but I think we'll see what the facts say."

A congressional official said Intelligence Inspector General Michael Atkinson and Acting National Intelligence Director Joseph Maguire should both appear before the Committee of the Whole later this week. Maguire is scheduled to appear before the House Intelligence Committee on Thursday.

Sen. Joni ErnstJoni Kay ErnstTrump selects the judges to face the rare opposition trends "Mike Pounce" on Twitter after the fall of Trump at the retreat of the GOP Overnight Energy: The Trump administration will abolish the protections for the tracks navigable | Chamber votes to block drilling in Arctic refuge | The administration is taking a decisive step to open the Alaskan hut for drilling by the end of the year. MORE (R-Iowa), vice-chair of the Senate Republican Conference, who is expected to face a potentially competitive election next year, said the way forward is to instruct the Intelligence Committee to do whatever it wants to do. light on this controversy.

"I just think that all this needs to be entrusted to the Intel committee and must be resolved," she said.

Sen. Susan CollinsSusan Margaret CollinsTriomphic Judges Face Rare Oppositions to GOP The GOP expresses its concern over Barr's Barr Plan project. Sinema boasts a bipartisan record as Arizona Democrats plan a censored vote MORE (R-Maine), a member of the Intelligence Committee, said it was "important and timely" for the Inspector General of the Intelligence Community to brief the Senate and House of Representatives committees.

"The law clearly says that if the Inspector General of the intelligence community receives a whistleblower complaint, the IG [inspector general] considers it urgent that this be reported to the leaders of intelligence committees, "she said.

GOP Senators including Sen. Mitt RomneyWillard (Mitt) Mitt RomneyTrump mocks Romney with a video contrasting with his presidential offers. GOP senator: transcript of the Trump-Ukraine appeal transcript would create a "dangerous precedent" Romney: the administration should hand over the transcription of the Ukraine PLUS (Utah) and Pat ToomeyPatrick (Pat) Joseph ToomeyNSA mistakenly collected US telephone records in October. New documents indicate that the night defense: the selection of the South Korean envoy splits Trump on the nuclear threat | McCain hurts movement to suspend Korean military exercises | White House defends Trump's salvation from North Korean general WH on Trump's remark on the respect of the lawfulness of firearms MORE (Pa.) Warn that Trump would have acted inappropriately if he had pressured Zelensky to investigate Biden, who is leading the Democratic group of presidential candidates.

"If the president asked or put pressure on the Ukrainian president to investigate his political rival, either directly or through his lawyer, that would be extremely disturbing. Criticism for the facts to be revealed, "said Romney, a Trump critic, on Sunday. Romney said Monday that the transcript of Trump's appeal with Zelensky should be published.

Toomey on Sunday said on the "Meet the Press" channel of NBC that it was "not appropriate" for a candidate to seek help from a foreign leader.

representative Adam KinzingerAdam Daniel KinzingerBolton returns in the political group after his resignation from the administration Night Defense: Trump eliminates Bolton in shock | Fallout, reaction of the GOP senators | Senate spending in chaos | Dems 'Eyes Vote For The Elimination Of The Border Urgency Of Trump The Hill' s 12:30 Report: Bolton Removed From Office As National Security Advisor (Ill.), A Republican member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, said Monday that it would be "highly inappropriate" if Trump asked a foreign leader to investigate a rival politician.

"It's totally inappropriate what President Trump did, and I do not care about Biden's arguments, you know, it's important, and we have to get to the bottom of things," said Kinzinger. at the show "Guy Benson Show."

Democratic Leader in the Senate Charles SchumerCharles (Chuck) Ellis SchumerToomey on gun reform: "Beto O 'Rourke does not help" Schumer and Pelosi urge Trump to support the bill on universal background checks Sinema says that she would support Kennedy in a race against Markey MORE (NY) on Monday increased pressure on more Republicans to ask for more details on what Trump could have offered the Ukrainian president in exchange for the investigation of Biden's son, Hunter Biden, a paid member of the board of directors of a Ukrainian energy company.

Trump denied Monday he threatened to withhold foreign aid to put pressure on Ukraine.

"I did not say" you should do that or I will not help you, "the president told reporters on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly.

McConnell then stated that it was "unfortunate" that Schumer had "chosen to politicize the issue".

A member of the Republican House who requested anonymity told The Hill that Trump should publish the transcript of his appeal in order to put an end to speculation.

"I think the transcript review is necessary and appropriate to end the rumor," the source said.

In a letter to McConnell, Schumer said Republicans should demand the disclosure of a complaint by an anonymous whistleblower to Inspector General of Intelligence Michael Atkinson, saying that Trump had improperly promised the Ukrainian authorities.

Schumer accused Senate Republicans of remaining "silent and submissive" and "evading the constitutional obligation of this institution to organize control."

"The attitude of the Republican Senate to" see nothing, hear nothing "about such a serious national security problem is unacceptable and must change. I call you, as well as the presidents of the relevant Senate committees, to fulfill your constitutional duty, "he wrote.

Maguire has so far refused to hand the document to Congress, which according to Democrats is a violation of the law. In a letter to the chair of the House Intelligence Committee Adam SchiffAdam Bennett Schiff The pen of Seven Democrats Freshman urges Congress to dismiss Trump if new allegations are true. Flynn pleads the Fifth. (D-Calif.), Maguire said last week that the complaint was not an "urgent concern" because it concerned stakeholders outside the intelligence community and did not involve intelligence activities.

Schumer on Monday urged Senate Republicans to hold hearings to find out what motivated the whistleblower complaint; issue a subpoena to force disclosure of the complaint to Congress; ask the White House to publish a transcript of Trump's call with Zelensky; identify those responsible for the administration who have delayed aid to Ukraine; and seek legal advice from the Department of Justice on sharing the whistleblower complaint with Congress.

Juliegrace Brufke and Jordain Carney contributed.