Trump and Justice Department brace for Democratic investigative 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 investigations into what he calls the "Trump crime family," and Democrats have made clear impeachment remains an option. Some Democrats warn that focusing on conflict with Trump could undermine their mandate to lower living costs, with Sen.-elect Adam Hamilton expressing skepticism about impeachment. Democrats also criticized Trump's choice of Stephen Miller as chief of staff, and House leader Hakeem Jeffries supports an impeachment resolution against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.