Jim Jordan
Rep. Jim Jordan, a Republican from Ohio.
  • House Republicans are demanding documents and testimony from Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg.
  • It's the latest major step the GOP-led House has taken to defend Trump as he faces a possible criminal indictment.
  • But experts say it's unclear what, if any, consequences Congress can impose to hamper Bragg's investigation.

House Republicans launched their latest salvo in defense of former President Donald Trump on Monday as he faces possible criminal charges in connection to a hush-money payment made to the adult film star Stormy Daniels during his 2016 campaign.