Trump agenda likely to be curbed with Democrats in charge

With Democrats set to run both chambers of Congress starting in January, President Donald Trump has sent mixed signals about how he will respond, saying he will cooperate with them while also stressing his veto. A red "VETO" hat was sitting on his Oval Office desk Thursday. Some Republicans, no longer facing the prospect of another Trump campaign, might also break with him to protect their own careers, according to CBS News.

Committee gavels will bring subpoena authority. Representative Robert Garcia of California, who will chair the House Oversight Committee, told potential witnesses to "lawyer up." His agenda covers the Trump family's finances, Homeland Security and immigration enforcement, and the Jeffrey Epstein matter. He named Stephen Miller, Corey Lewandowski and Kristi Noem as possible targets, and said Democrats could pursue contempt through the courts even if the Justice Department declines to act. Representative Jamie Raskin of Maryland, heading Judiciary, plans to examine the Epstein investigation and funds Democrats call slush funds. Representative Adam Smith of Washington intends to probe the Pentagon, including the war with Iran.

Impeachment appears off the table for now. Hakeem Jeffries, the House minority leader, said none of his colleagues have brought it up.

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