The conventional wisdom holds that political realities will ultimately force Democrats to give into the president's demands, including the immunity issue.
The Law Lords will again consider the immunity issue next month.
The immunity issue was a problem that lawyers for the government anticipated as long as a year ago when they briefed Congress on the matter.
The immunity issue has underscored the divergent responsibilities of Congress and the special prosecutor.
But the decision hardly settles the unusual immunity issues raised by the case.
The wrangling over the immunity issue has so far worked to the White House's advantage.
The immunity issue has since been largely resolved, Mexican and American officials said.
First, it eliminated the requirement that qualified immunity issues be considered in order.
Scott also declined comment on the immunity issue, but High said authorities "didn't promise me nothing."
Comment: This medication was a "last resort" to treat sinus infections due to immunity issues.