Democrats in the House sent out letters today to 80 people and institutions affiliated with Donald Trump as they open a wide-ranging investigation into the possibility of obstruction of justice, abuse of power and corruption by the president. From The Washington Post:

“The farthest-reaching request since Democrats took control of the House underscored lawmakers’ determination to hold Trump and those around him accountable for controversies that have dogged the president during his first two years in office — and perhaps lay the grounds for impeachment proceedings.”

Those receiving letters include Trump’s sons, Don, Jr. and Eric, Jared Kushner, his son-in-law, Allen Weisselberg, the Trump organization’s CFO, and former White House staffers Hope Hicks, Steve Bannon and Sean Spicer, according to the Post.

"Nadler’s document requests ensure that the probe of Trump, his family and his inner circle will continue for months if not years…even if Mueller’s findings don’t find evidence of collusion with Russia." https://t.co/jkYhdH4DTP

— Tim O'Brien (@TimOBrien) March 4, 2019

The request comes from the House Judiciary Committee whose chairman, Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) said he believes Trump obstructed justice.

“The letters from Mr. Nadler, dated March 4, went to 81 agencies, individuals and other entities tied to the president, including the Trump Organization, the Trump campaign, the Trump Foundation, the presidential inaugur…”

⁦@npfandos⁩ https://t.co/AbTn8UpL6f

— Jonathan Martin (@jmartNYT) March 4, 2019

The recipients of the letters have ten days to reply before being issued a subpoena by Congress. Here’s a complete list:

Here's Nadler, announcing the House Judiciary Committee is beginning a wide-ranging investigation into "allegations of corruption, obstruction, and abuses of power" by Trump and associates —> https://t.co/lZtjzRBD6C pic.twitter.com/BOgrIOCeZX

— Chris Geidner (@chrisgeidner) March 4, 2019