Trump and Justice Department Brace for Democratic Investigation Blitz

President Donald Trump and his Justice Department are taking a combative stance toward Democrats after their midterm election victories, signaling intense conflict as lawmakers prepare aggressive investigations into the executive branch next year. Trump declared on social media that Democratic investigative requests are "extortion at the highest level," while Attorney General Todd Blanche said criminal investigations of Democrats are possible. Rep. Robert Garcia, poised to chair the House Oversight Committee, is preparing probes into what he calls the "Trump crime family," with Democrats making clear impeachment remains an option. Some Democrats warn that focusing on investigations could undermine their central promise to lower living costs, with about 7 in 10 voters saying Congress is not doing enough to check the presidency. New senators expressed skepticism about impeachment and Democratic leader Chuck Schumer, while Jeffries criticized Trump's chief of staff pick Stephen Miller.