Democrats in House poised to investigate the Trump Administration, taking up a long-standing power GOP-led Congress ignored for the past two years
Oversight has played an important role in American democracy. House Democrats – who are set to be the majority party in that chamber in 2027 – aim to use that power over the Trump administration.
Democratic lawmakers in the House of Representatives are planning to launch a thorough investigation into the administration of former President Donald Trump, according to sources. This decision follows the party's recent takeover of the House, fulfilling a campaign promise made during the 2026 midterm elections. Potential areas of focus for the probe include President Trump's pardons, alleged misconduct in government contracting, and the Trump family's involvement in cryptocurrency ventures.
Written by urgent.news from The Conversation's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
Also reported by 10 other outlets
- Democrats retake House majority after 4 years cbsnews.com
- Democrats gain ground in battle for Congress with North Carolina flip brecorder.com
- Democrats gain ground in battle for Congress with North Carolina flip dailymaverick.co.za
- Democrats seize House and close in on Senate as midterms deliver major rebuke to Trump malaymail.com
- Texas flips blue as Democrats win in Congress and governorship races thenationalnews.com
- Democrats gain ground in battle for Congress with North Carolina flip koreatimes.co.kr
- Democrats win US House in growing midterms wave against Trump iol.co.za
- WATCH: Democrats projected to take control of the House abcnews.com
- and 2 more
