Trump’s White House calls Democratic plans for congressional probes ‘abuse’

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The Trump White House sent a letter to Democratic Representative Robert Garcia accusing his party of intending to "abuse" congressional power through planned investigations into executive officials. Garcia responded that Congress has broad oversight authority and that the Trump administration is "weaponizing the government with threats of unconstitutional attacks on Congress."

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Democratic lawmaker Robert Garcia denounced a White House letter as an unconstitutional attack on legislative branch.

Trump’s White House calls Democratic plans for congressional probes ‘abuse’

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