Trump orders probe of Democrats over alleged threats to citizens

US President Donald Trump ordered the Justice Department to investigate Democrats he accuses of "threatening" citizens, without presenting evidence. The directive follows the Democratic Party's sweeping victory in Tuesday's midterm elections. Trump claimed Democrats are sending "threatening letters" to innocent people, citing congressional requests for documents on tech company donations for a White House event hall. He also referenced Democratic Representative Elissa Slotkin's October remarks about investigating individuals who facilitated Trump administration policies. Democratic leaders have pledged to restore congressional oversight of the executive branch upon taking control of Congress in January, planning hearings and investigations into Trump administration actions.