White House warns Democrats against investigations following midterms

Following Democratic gains in the US midterm elections, the White House has issued warnings to Democratic lawmakers planning Congressional investigations into the Trump administration. Legal counsel for the administration signaled resistance to upcoming oversight inquiries, including proposed probes into cabinet travel costs and executive spending.

Concurrently, US President Donald Trump reiterated that military actions against Iran are "effectively over," citing requests from neighboring Gulf nations to maintain the present status quo. However, US foreign policy shifts following the election losses have prompted concern among allies, with Japanese officials expressing unease over potential rapid diplomatic moves toward China.

On domestic policy, the Department of Homeland Security announced a record high for deportations, reporting that Immigration and Customs Enforcement removed over 483,000 individuals during the preceding fiscal year.

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