Wiley Attorneys Discuss Coming Congressional Investigations with The Washington Post

November 11, 2026

Michael E. Toner, co-chair of Wiley's Election Law & Government Ethics Practice, and Peter Rechter, partner in the Congressional Oversight and Investigations Practice, were quoted by The Washington Post regarding what to expect from upcoming investigations from the Democrat-led Congress in the article "White House readies aggressive fight against planned investigations by Congress."

“I would expect Democrats to pursue maximum pressure,” Rechter said. “And as part of that, they may look to the private sector for parties who are not going to be comfortable litigating for a year or risk taking a reputational hit. I think those are going to be the places that Congress focuses on if they encounter resistance from the executive branch.”

Toner concurred, noting that some clients have been preparing for months “and are in full prep mode now. This is going to be very intense. You’ve got to grapple with that.”