Democrat says Trump has ‘something to hide’ after White House threatens oversight efforts

What happened: Robert Garcia, the incoming Democratic chair of the House oversight committee, said Donald Trump appears to have "something to hide" after White House counsel William Scharf warned that Democratic scrutiny of the administration "may cross the line into blatant criminality". Why it matters: The exchange sets up a conflict over congressional authority between the incoming Democratic majority and the White House before the new Congress convenes. Garcia said Congress's power comes from article I of the constitution, "not from the permission of the White House". Coverage: 5 outlets in 24h

Robert Garcia, the incoming Democratic chair of the House oversight committee, said Donald Trump appears to have "something to hide" after White House counsel William Scharf warned that Democratic scrutiny of the administration "may cross the line into blatant criminality".

The exchange sets up a conflict over congressional authority between the incoming Democratic majority and the White House before the new Congress convenes. Garcia said Congress's power comes from article I of the constitution, "not from the permission of the White House".