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AXIOS (Andrew Solender) - Scoop: Top House Democrat launches investigation into Donald Trump Jr.'s wedding

The top Democrat on the House Oversight Committee is investigating a Russian oligarch's reported financial involvement in a celebration related to Donald Trump Jr.'s wedding , Axios has learned. Why it matters: Garcia is poised to be Congress' lead investigator if Democrats retake the House. This probe offers a pretty good hint of the direction he'll go in that role. - "Oversight Democrats are investigating the numerous ways in which the Trump family have sought to enrich themselves on the basis of their proximity to President Donald Trump," Garcia stated in a letter to White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles. - In a separate letter to Trump Jr. , Garcia wrote that ProPublica's reporting on Russian oligarch Umar Kremlev's role in…

The top Democrat on the House Oversight Committee is investigating a Russian oligarch's reported financial involvement in a celebration related to Donald Trump Jr.'s wedding , Axios has learned. Why it matters: Garcia is poised to be Congress' lead investigator if Democrats retake the House. This probe offers a pretty good hint of the direction he'll go in that role. - "Oversight Democrats are investigating the numerous ways in which the Trump family have sought to enrich themselves on the basis of their proximity to President Donald Trump," Garcia stated in a letter to White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles. - In a separate letter to Trump Jr. , Garcia wrote that ProPublica's reporting on Russian oligarch Umar Kremlev's role in…Open

AXIOS (Andrew Solender) - "Schumer needs to get the hell out": House Democrats fume over DHS funding talks

House Democrats found themselves in the familiar position this week of seething at Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) for negotiating a deal with Republicans to keep the government funded. Why it matters: While his caucus remains behind him, Schumer is becoming persona non grata for much of the progressive wing of the Democratic Party. - "I'm gonna continue to tell you that Schumer needs to get the hell out over and over and over until he does," Rep. Delia Ramirez (D-Ill.) told Axios. - "He continues to demonstrate to us that he can't meet the moment," she added. - Another House Democrat, speaking on the condition of anonymity to offer insights into private conversations among lawmakers, told Axios: "The main feeling among…

House Democrats found themselves in the familiar position this week of seething at Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) for negotiating a deal with Republicans to keep the government funded. Why it matters: While his caucus remains behind him, Schumer is becoming persona non grata for much of the progressive wing of the Democratic Party. - "I'm gonna continue to tell you that Schumer needs to get the hell out over and over and over until he does," Rep. Delia Ramirez (D-Ill.) told Axios. - "He continues to demonstrate to us that he can't meet the moment," she added. - Another House Democrat, speaking on the condition of anonymity to offer insights into private conversations among lawmakers, told Axios: "The main feeling among…Open