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Trump has this to worry about if Congress flips in the midterm elections

Raskin says Democrats will expand their oversight work and cites past hearings as evidence of their efforts.

Trump has this to worry about if Congress flips in the midterm elections
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The article says Democrats could use congressional oversight and the appropriations process to constrain the Trump administration if they win control of Congress. Reps. Grace Meng and Jamie Raskin describe plans for investigations and oversight, while warning that the Justice Department may resist.

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Jamie Raskin
D · MD-8

House Judiciary Committee ranking member describing Democrats’ oversight plans

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Grace Meng
D · NY-6

Democratic lawmaker describing how appropriations and oversight could constrain the administration

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President whose administration Democrats say they would investigate and constrain

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Attorney general whose congressional hearing is cited by Raskin

Todd Blanche
R · Attorney General

Attorney general mentioned in connection with the Epstein case and a proposed Justice Department fund

Kristi Noem
Former U.S. Representative (R-SD)

Cabinet secretary whose congressional hearing is cited by Raskin

James C. Justice
R · WV · SEN

West Virginia senator who warned that the Iran war could hurt Republicans in the midterms

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