Republican senator calls for probe of Trump's family business dealings

Republican Senator John Curtis has called for a Senate Judiciary Committee investigation into whether President Donald Trump's family is profiting from his time in office. Curtis's letter specifically requests a probe into businesses owned by Donald Trump Jr. and payments made by a Russian oligarch for his wedding celebrations in the Bahamas. He stated, "These reports raise legitimate questions about foreign access to members of a sitting president's family." Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley indicated he would consider the request, though a decision is not expected until after the November 3 midterm elections. This move by Curtis, who is not up for re-election until 2030, comes as other Republicans also distance themselves from the president ahead of the midterms, citing voter concerns about Trump's business dealings and other issues. Democrats on the committee, including Senator Dick Durbin, support Curtis's request.