The U.S. Justice Department has taken steps to investigate several long-running targets of President Donald Trump, escalating his administration's efforts to use government power against those who have pursued investigations into him or publicly resisted his agenda.

The Justice Department subpoenaed New York AG James as it probes whether she violated Trump's civil rights, AP sources said.

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department has subpoenaed New York Attorney General Letitia James as it investigates whether she violated Trump’s civil rights. That’s according to people familiar with the matter on Friday.