GOP Loyalty to Trump Tested by Looming Indictment

House Republicans reacted with outrage to the federal indictment of former President Donald J. Trump, vowing to use their majority in Congress to fight the Justice Department. Members of Congress have no power to stop criminal charges, but they can attempt to interfere with prosecutors through their legislative powers. Several Republicans who are closely allied with Mr. Trump said, without evidence, that the indictment was an attempt to distract from their investigation into President Biden’s family. They made clear that they would target federal law enforcement in retaliation. It was the second time this year that House Republicans rallied to Mr. Trump’s defense after he was charged criminally.