The 5 lawmakers who could make Trump's life difficult
When Democrats officially take control of the U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday, a group of President Trump's top critics will have new powers. For the past two years, Democrats have been in the wilderness when it comes to leverage in Congress and have been eager to conduct oversight of the president.
Until now, the highest ranking Democratic lawmakers on key committees have had limited reach, essentially relegated to voicing their concerns through cable news programs and social media. Now, the change in power, issuing from November's midterm elections, not only gives them a megaphone but also real legislative tools, like the power to issue subpoenas, to hold the president to account on everything from his tax returns and business dealings to the Russia investigation to administration scandals and his immigration policies.
Here are five members to watch in the New Congress and what they hope to achieve:
New York Rep. Jerry Nadler, chair of the House Judiciary Committee
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California Rep. Adam Schiff, chair of the House Intelligence Committee
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Maryland Rep. Elijah Cummings, chair of the House Oversight and Reform Committee
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California Rep. Maxine Waters, chair of the House Financial Services Committee
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Massachusetts Rep. Richard Neal, chair of the House Ways and Means Committee
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