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White House warns congressional Democrats: Investigating us may be a crime
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Context
What happened: White House counsel Will Scharf sent a letter to Rep. Robert Garcia warning that Democratic congressional probes may be criminal and could warrant executive-branch investigations.
Why it matters: Garcia and likely House Speaker Hakeem Jeffries rejected the letter as legally and constitutionally inaccurate, saying Democrats will continue oversight of the administration.
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What changed
White House counsel Will Scharf sent a letter to Rep. Robert Garcia warning that Democratic congressional probes may be criminal and could warrant executive-branch investigations.
Why it matters
Garcia and likely House Speaker Hakeem Jeffries rejected the letter as legally and constitutionally inaccurate, saying Democrats will continue oversight of the administration.
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Nov 12, 2026 11:48 AM ET