White House tells Democrats that investigating Trump administration could be criminal - Reuters

The White House has warned Democratic lawmakers that aggressive oversight of the Trump administration could amount to blatant criminality, signaling potential legal action as the new Democratic Congress prepares to launch investigations. The warning, delivered by the top White House lawyer, follows a wave of resignations in the Justice Department and adds tension to upcoming congressional probes. Media outlets such as Reuters, The New York Times, and CBS News have reported the development.