Trump and Justice Department brace for Democratic investigations

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 investigative requests "extortion," while Attorney General Todd Blanche said criminal investigations of Democrats are possible. Democrats, led by Rep. Robert Garcia, are preparing probes into what they call the "Trump crime family," with impeachment mentioned as an option. House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries supports impeaching Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. However, some Democrats worry overreach could undermine their mandate to address living costs, with about 7 in 10 voters saying Congress isn't providing enough checks on the presidency. New Democratic senators expressed skepticism about leadership and impeachment, preferring a focus on unity and delivering results. Jeffries criticized Trump's chief of staff pick Stephen Miller, while immigration enforcement remains a contentious issue, with 6 in 10 voters saying administration actions went too far.