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White House sends warning to Democrats about investigating the Trump administration

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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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  1. 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."
  2. 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.
  3. CNNWhite House counsel sends warning letter to Democrats
  4. 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.