The Latest: White House claims ‘criminality’ in Democratic oversight

The White House has warned House Democrat Robert Garcia that efforts to investigate the Trump administration could cross into “blatant criminality.” In a letter dated Monday, White House counsel Will Scharf said threats intended to deter officials from public service or investigations designed to intimidate recipients may cross that line. Garcia, likely to lead the House Oversight Committee when Democrats take control in January, said Congress does not need White House permission to investigate.