DOJ Obtaining Phone and Email Records of House Democrats and Congressional Staffers

During leak investigations, Trump's DOJ obtained phone and email records of two House Democrats and dozens of congressional staffers. DOJ failed to comply with its own procedures, did not conduct high-level review, risks chilling Congress's oversight ability, and faced scrutiny for accessing records of lawmakers and staff. No evidence of political motivation found. Justice Department faced backlash for seeking reporters' records as well. Biden and Garland banned the practice. Legal changes expected under incoming Trump administration.