Democrats plan scrutiny of Trump administration after midterms

Democrats plan to intensify congressional scrutiny of President Donald Trump’s administration after winning control of both chambers in the midterm elections, with incoming House Oversight Committee chairman Robert Garcia saying he would examine the Trump family’s business and cryptocurrency interests. Garcia, a California Democrat expected to lead the committee when the new Congress takes office in January, posted “Lawyer up” after the election. He has said Democrats intend to investigate alleged corruption and financial dealings involving the president’s family. His statements describe planned inquiries, not findings of wrongdoing. Garcia told Punchbowl News he would examine cryptocurrency ventures associated with the Trump family and Jared Kushner’s board positions and contracts. He also said people connected to the family could be asked to answer lawmakers’ questions. Democrats have identified other potential areas of scrutiny, including immigration enforcement and the handling of government records. Representative Delia Ramirez, an Illinois Democrat, named Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin, his predecessor Kristi Noem, White House deputy chief of staff Stephen...