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

What happened: The Trump administration sent a letter to Democratic Representative Robert Garcia accusing Democrats of seeking to "abuse" power through planned congressional investigations of executive officials. Garcia said Trump "has something to hide." Key numbers: Letter sent Monday, released Wednesday. New Democratic majority sworn in January 3. Why it matters: Garcia, set to chair the House oversight committee, said Congress has wide latitude to investigate and that Democrats will not be deterred. The White House letter did not say what actions it might take if the inquiries proceed. Coverage: 3 outlets in 24h

The Trump administration sent a letter to Democratic Representative Robert Garcia accusing Democrats of seeking to "abuse" power through planned congressional investigations of executive officials. Garcia said Trump "has something to hide."

Garcia, set to chair the House oversight committee, said Congress has wide latitude to investigate and that Democrats will not be deterred. The White House letter did not say what actions it might take if the inquiries proceed.