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Scalise tells GOP chairmen to prepare defenses against Democratic ‘retribution’

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Zimmermann, D. (2026, November 5). Scalise tells GOP chairmen to prepare defenses against Democratic ‘retribution’. Washington Examiner. https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/house/4794263/scalise-warning-letter-gop-chairmen-prepare-defense-democrat-retribution/

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Washington Examiner · collected 2026-11-05 · by David Zimmermann

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Steve Scalise, the Republican House Majority Leader, sent a letter to all committee chairmen warning them about potential aggressive investigative actions by incoming Democratic leaders once they gain control of Congress next year. He specifically cautioned against what he termed "retribution" and "countless witch hunts," framing these as attempts at so-called oversight that are actually politically motivated attacks.
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House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-LA) sent a letter to all House Republican committee chairmen on November 5, 2026, warning them to prepare for expected Democratic-led investigations once Democrats regain control of Congress next year. In his letter, Scalise advised Republicans to "maximize our remaining days in power" and instructed them to take inventory of potential future investigative efforts by Democrats, identify targets likely under scrutiny, and review recent Supreme Court rulings and a Department of Justice memo on executive privilege. A spokeswoman for the House Judiciary Committee Democrats responded to Fox News Digital that Rep. Scalise is asking his fellow Republicans to compile a list of all the corruption, lawlessness, and abuse they’ve been protecting from congressional oversight.

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House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-LA) sent a letter to all House Republican committee chairmen on Thursday, telling them to prepare for possible investigations once Democrats retake the lower chamber of Congress next year.
framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-11-05
🔮 Scalise warned House Democrats will enact “retribution” against Republicans and launch “countless witch hunts” in the name of “oversight” investigations.
2026-11-05 · Washington Examiner
Scalise tells GOP chairmen to prepare defenses against Democratic ‘retribution’ · assertive framing

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House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-LA) sent a letter to all House Republican committee chairmen on Thursday, telling them to prepare for possible investigations once Democrats retake the lower chamber of Congress next year. asserted
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Scalise warned House Democrats will enact “retribution” against Republicans and launch “countless witch hunts” in the name of “oversight” investigations. asserted
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