Politics · United States · 6 hrs ago
Trump threatens probes as Democrats prepare to take control of Congress
Donald Trump is preparing for a fight with Democrats after their strong midterm election gains in the United States.
He said he had directed the Justice Department to look into Democrats planning investigations of his administration and allies.
Trump called the lawmakers’ plans “extortion,” while Democrats say they are seeking answers through congressional investigations.
Democrats are set to hold majorities in both chambers of Congress from January, though some Senate and House races are still being counted.
Trump has also named immigration hardliner Stephen Miller as his next White House chief of staff, a move seen as a signal of confrontation.
In Alaska, Democrat Mary Peltola narrowly leads Republican incumbent Dan Sullivan in an unresolved Senate race, and a judge rejected an attempt to intervene in the vote.
The new Congress will determine whether investigations move forward; Democratic Senator Richard Blumenthal has asked some Trump-linked businesses and donors to respond to inquiries by January 4.
President Donald Trump said he had directed the Justice Department to investigate Democrats seeking congressional probes and possible impeachment votes against members of his administration.
Democrats are set to take control of both chambers of Congress in January after sweeping midterm wins, according to cash.ch.
Trump called the Democrats’ planned investigations “extortion” and questioned the size of their election gains.
The outcome of the Senate race in Alaska remained unresolved, with Democrat Mary Peltola narrowly leading Republican incumbent Dan Sullivan, according to cash.ch.
Trump also named Stephen Miller as his new chief of staff and said he had offered UFC CEO Dana White the White House press secretary job, though CNN reported White declined.
- Who
- President Donald Trump and the incoming Democratic congressional majority.
- What
- Trump said he directed the Justice Department to investigate Democrats seeking probes of his administration. He also questioned the election results and criticized the Democrats’ plans.
- When
- In the days after the midterm elections, including Friday and Saturday.
- Where
- The United States.
- Why
- Trump said Democrats seeking investigations were engaging in “extortion”; the articles describe the dispute as a response to planned congressional investigations.
Donald Trump and his administration
Incoming Democratic congressional majority
Investigations
Donald Trump and his administration
Trump called Democrats’ plans to investigate his allies “extortion” and said he directed the Justice Department to investigate the lawmakers.
Incoming Democratic congressional majority
Democrats are seeking congressional investigations and possible impeachment votes against members of Trump’s administration.
Election outcome
Donald Trump and his administration
Trump questioned the size of the Democrats’ gains and called for Republican Dan Sullivan to be declared the winner in Alaska.
Incoming Democratic congressional majority
Democrats won sweeping midterm victories; in Alaska, Democrat Mary Peltola was narrowly leading Sullivan, according to cash.ch.
Democrats won sweeping midterm victories, though some House and Senate races remained uncalled.
Trump named Stephen Miller as his new chief of staff.
Trump called for Republican Dan Sullivan to be declared the winner in Alaska, where Democrat Mary Peltola was narrowly leading.
Trump said he had offered Dana White the White House press secretary job; CNN later reported that White declined.
- Incoming control
- Democrats expected to hold majorities in both the House and Senate from January
- Justice Department
- Trump said he directed it to investigate Democratic lawmakers
- New chief of staff
- Stephen Miller
- Alaska Senate race
- Mary Peltola narrowly led Republican incumbent Dan Sullivan, according to cash.ch
- Press secretary offer
- Trump said he offered the job to Dana White; CNN reported White declined
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