Article snippet: Democrats are pressing forward with their investigations into MORE's personal finances well beyond the boundaries of the special counsel probe. MORE of California, who chair the House Financial Services and Intelligence committees, respectively, are taking a deeper look at Trump's business empire, including potential dealings with Russian nationals, for any evidence of financial crimes. Trump’s attorneys have sought to prevent House Democratic investigators from obtaining his financial records. And Republican lawmakers have dismissed the probe as a partisan fishing expedition to undermine the president. But Democrats insist the investigation into Trump’s financial history is a crucial component of their oversight over the financial sector, raising concerns about money laundering by Russian nationals. “The potential use of the U.S. financial system for illicit purposes is a very serious concern,” Waters said in a Friday statement. “The Financial Services Committee is exploring these matters, including as they may involve the President and his associates, as thoroughly as possible pursuant to its oversight authority, and will follow the facts wherever they may lead us,” she added. In turning the spotlight on Trump's finances, Democrats are also crossing a red line for Trump. The president himself warned Mueller against investigating his family's businesses in a New York Times interview in 2017. Trump is also facing a series of probes by the U.S. Attorney's Office... Link to the full article to read more