Trump orders Justice Department to probe Democratic lawmakers after midterm win

President Donald Trump has directed the Justice Department to investigate Democratic lawmakers following their midterm election victory, accusing them of criminal behavior and issuing threats. Democrats won a clear majority in Congress in Tuesday's elections and have pledged to intensify oversight of the administration starting in January. California Representative Robert Garcia, likely future chair of the House Oversight Committee, advised opponents to hire lawyers. Attorney General Todd Blanche criticized Democrats' rhetoric on Fox News, while Trump accused them of sending threatening letters to innocent people. Congress members have released document requests, including inquiries into technology company donations for Trump's White House ballroom renovation. The Justice Department previously investigated Democrat Elissa Slotkin over a video urging military and intelligence personnel to disobey illegal orders.