Sources: White House sought new Reflecting Pool charges

The White House requested that the Justice Department explore new charges related to the Reflecting Pool. This action followed a decision by a prosecutor to move toward dismissing existing cases, a move that reportedly angered President Trump. The administration sought these new legal avenues as a direct response to the prosecutor's actions regarding the dismissals. Consequently, the Justice Department was asked to re-evaluate the situation to determine if additional charges could be pursued in the matter.