Four investigations Democrats could launch after winning control of Congress

November 5, 2026

Following their victory in the 2026 midterm elections, Democrats who now control both the House and Senate are preparing to launch multiple investigations into the Trump administration. Their investigative powers include issuing subpoenas and allocating additional funding for probes beginning in early 2027. Primary targets include alleged corruption and self-dealing involving Trump family business dealings, particularly with cryptocurrency companies and Jared Kushner's international ventures, as well as questionable deals like Qatar's $400 million Air Force One gift.

Who is affected

President Donald Trump and his family members (specifically son-in-law Jared Kushner)
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth
Trump administration cabinet officials
Corporate entities, particularly cryptocurrency firms with ties to the administration
Firms linked to the Trump family that received defense contracts
American taxpayers
Civilians affected by the Iran war
U.S. military troops deployed in the conflict

What action is being taken

Democratic staffers are assembling lists of possible investigations and witnesses
Democrats are weighing whether to investigate senior Trump administration figures
House Democrats have filed articles of impeachment against Pete Hegseth

Why it matters

This represents a significant shift in congressional oversight power that could expose alleged corruption and self-dealing within the Trump administration. The investigations could lead to accountability for questionable financial arrangements and business dealings that Democrats claim involve misuse of taxpayer dollars. The scrutiny of Defense Secretary Hegseth's war management could result in his resignation or firing if negative publicity damages the White House, and the congressional hearings may reveal important information about how the war with Iran was authorized and conducted.

What's next

No explicit next steps stated in the article

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