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White House sends warning to Democrats about investigating the Trump administration
The White House has issued a warning to Democrats over their planned probes into the Trump administration, going as far as claiming that such investigations — a standard oversight function of Congress -- may amount to "blatant criminality."
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- PBS NewsHourWhite House sends warning to Democrats about investigating the Trump administrationThe White House has issued a warning to Democrats over their planned probes into the Trump administration, going as far as claiming that such investigations — a standard oversight function of Congress -- may amount to "blatant criminality."
- Los Angeles Times(subscription required)White House warns of criminal inquiries into House Democrats who investigate TrumpThe White House counsel made the warning in a letter dated Monday to Rep. Robert Garcia of Long Beach, who is in line to lead the House oversight committee.
- CNNWhite House counsel sends warning letter to Democrats
- ForbesWhite House Counsel Tries To Stop Democrats From Investigating Trump—Rep. Garcia Says They ‘Won’t Be Deterred’Legal experts slammed the letter Wednesday, arguing it could actually instead help Democrats’ case.
