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White House confronts Democrats over planned probes, claiming possible ‘criminality’

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White House threatens Democrats with criminal investigation over planned oversight probes

White House counsel Will Scharf sent a letter to incoming House Oversight Committee chair Robert Garcia warning that Democratic investigation plans could 'cross the line into blatant criminality,' with Attorney General Todd Blanche echoing the threat on Fox News.

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White House threatens Democrats with criminal investigation over planned oversight probes
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