Top Dem on committee fires back after White House counsel warns against overreach amid investigation threats

What happened: White House counsel William Scharf wrote to Rep. Robert Garcia warning that Democratic investigations and subpoenas could exceed constitutional limits. Why it matters: The exchange signals conflict over coming House oversight, with Scharf saying unlawful subpoenas may warrant further investigation and Garcia saying Democrats will not be deterred by threats from the DOJ or the President's lawyers. Key numbers: Republicans lost the 2026 midterms and will be the minority in both chambers next year.

White House counsel William Scharf wrote to Rep. Robert Garcia warning that Democratic investigations and subpoenas could exceed constitutional limits.

The exchange signals conflict over coming House oversight, with Scharf saying unlawful subpoenas may warrant further investigation and Garcia saying Democrats will not be deterred by threats from the DOJ or the President's lawyers. Key numbers: Republicans lost the 2026 midterms and will be the minority in both chambers next year.