White House warns Democrats against congressional probes after midterms

Following Democratic gains in the recent US midterm elections, the White House has warned opposition lawmakers against aggressive congressional investigations into the Trump administration. Legal counsel for the administration signaled resistance to anticipated inquiries, which are expected to target cabinet travel expenses and executive branch spending.

On foreign policy, US President Donald Trump indicated potential interest in pursuing regime change in Cuba during his remaining term, stating he would consider military options. Meanwhile, Japanese officials expressed concern over potential US foreign policy shifts toward China following the election results.

Separately, the Department of Homeland Security reported a record high in deportations, stating that Immigration and Customs Enforcement removed over 483,000 individuals during the previous fiscal year.

Sources: Der Spiegel, Der Standard, DW, FAZ, ORF