Republicans defend Trump and seek access to case documents in ongoing investigations.

House Republican leaders have criticized Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg's refusal to testify about his investigation into former President Trump's role in a 2016 hush money payment. Bragg accused the GOP lawmakers' request of being an "unlawful incursion" on his investigation. The Republicans defended the legislative purpose of their requests, claiming it was in the service of potential legislation. They also dismissed Bragg's assertion that their requests represent an "unlawful incursion into New York's sovereignty," claiming that the issue "involves substantial federal interests."