Blanche says Oversight Democrats should be ‘very worried’ after Trump ordered DOJ probe

Key Points:

• Democratic Texas Rep.-elect Bobby Pulido expressed willingness to work with President Trump on immigration reform, highlighting its connection to the economy, after winning Texas’ 15th district, a majority-Latino area that had favored Trump by 18 points in 2024.
• Republican Rep. Thomas Massie plans to force an impeachment vote against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, whom many GOP members blame for midterm losses; House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries supports this move, citing Hegseth’s alleged abuse of power and reckless policies.
• Democratic Ohio Rep.-elect Brian Poindexter unseated incumbent Rep. Max Miller amid Miller’s personal controversies, including abuse allegations and a custody battle, with Miller refusing to drop out despite party pressure.
• President Trump’s appointment of Stephen Miller as White House Chief of Staff has drawn criticism from both Democrats and some Republicans, who blame Miller’s hardline immigration stance for GOP midterm losses; calls for Miller’s firing have been voiced, including by GOP Rep. Marlin Stutzman.
• Incoming House Oversight Chair Rep. Robert Garcia vowed aggressive investigations into Trump administration officials, including Miller and family members, despite DOJ warnings led by Attorney General Todd Blanche, who criticized Democrats’ oversight efforts as intimidation.