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White House counsel Will Scharf warned Rep. Robert Garcia that upcoming investigations into the Trump administration may breach constitutional limits and could trigger criminality claims. Democrats, who will control congressional committees after the midterms, plan to pursue various inquiries, including business dealings and potential corruption linked to the Trump family.

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries outlined the Democratic agenda for the new Congress, prioritising affordability and combatting corruption. Following significant midterm gains, he stressed the need for accountability and linked high living costs to corruption, urging a focused approach to address these pressing issues for American taxpayers.

Iran views the US midterms as a golden opportunity for a sweetheart deal, according to expert Paymon Azmoudeh.

Lawmakers are set to return to Washington, D.C., confronting a changed political landscape following the midterm elections. President Trump has pledged to challenge the new Congress, emphasising his intention to respond to this development in an interview with 60 Minutes correspondent Ross Douthat.

President Trump has offered Dana White, CEO of the UFC, the position of White House press secretary, according to a Truth Social post. While it remains unclear if White will accept, he shared an image of himself at the press briefing room podium with a caption suggesting a new chapter.

Representative Robert Garcia outlined the House Oversight Committee’s investigative priorities for the next Congress, targeting the Trump family’s business dealings, corporate corruption, the Department of Homeland Security’s actions, and the Jeffrey Epstein scandal. Garcia indicated intentions to compel testimonies from several key figures, including Trump associates.

President Trump has appointed Stephen Miller as White House chief of staff, replacing Susie Wiles, following Republicans’ midterm losses. Miller, a long-time advisor known for his immigration policies, will begin his role on Monday, while Wiles transitions to Trump’s political operation after her resignation.

President Trump is set to attend the Army-Navy game on December 12 at MetLife Stadium, where active-duty troops and veterans will be in attendance. The event is significant for its military tributes, and Trump has previously participated as commander-in-chief. White House comment is pending.

Democratic Senator Chris Murphy of Connecticut has been hospitalised after suffering a stroke, according to his office. Senator Murphy, 53, experienced arm numbness during a hockey game and was later transferred to Johns Hopkins for monitoring, where he is reportedly responding well to treatment.

A Miami judge has dismissed President Trump’s defamation lawsuit against The Wall Street Journal regarding a story about his association with Jeffrey Epstein. U.S. District Judge Darrin Gayles ruled the lawsuit lacked evidence of actual malice, rendering it permanently closed. Trump’s legal team plans to appeal the decision.