Lawmaker warns intelligence contractors' Trump ballroom donations may be scrutinized

Rep. Jim Himes, the top Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee, warned that intelligence contractors could face congressional scrutiny over donations to President Trump's White House ballroom project. He asked the NDIA to remind member companies of their obligation to respond to congressional oversight and said lawmakers may seek documents and testimony.

• Himes sent a letter urging the NDIA to remind companies of their duty to answer Congress
• Named donors include Booz Allen, Palantir, Lockheed Martin, Amazon, Google and Microsoft
• The inquiry will examine whether donations were tied to contracts or access to officials
• Possible steps include requests for documents, communications and transcribed testimony