Trump's AG won't rule out prosecuting Democrats who threaten to investigate

Attorney General Todd Blanche refused Sunday to rule out prosecuting Democratic lawmakers who threaten to investigate Trump officials, following President Trump's order for the Justice Department to probe them. The confrontation risks a constitutional crisis over separation of powers. Blanche acknowledged Congress' oversight authority but argued Democratic rhetoric crossed a line, singling out incoming House Oversight Committee Chair Robert Garcia. He said potential charges depended on what crimes lawmakers committed, while Garcia accused Blanche of intimidation and vowed Democrats would not back down. A federal grand jury in February rejected DOJ's attempt to indict Senator Elissa Slotkin and five other Democrats over a video urging service members to refuse unlawful orders. It remains unclear whether any investigation has begun or what conduct could constitute a crime.