Democrats plan congressional probes into Elon Musk, Steven Miller and major firms
Democrats say aggressive oversight will begin after they take control of Congress in January.
Democratic leaders said on Monday that congressional investigations will likely target tech billionaire Elon Musk, newly appointed White House chief of staff Steven Miller, and several large companies once Democrats regain control of Congress in January.
Committees and oversight plans
In a television appearance, U.S. Representative from California Robert Garcia and Senator from Massachusetts Elizabeth Warren — who are set to lead the House Oversight Committee and the Senate Banking Committee respectively — announced plans for aggressive oversight following their party's decisive midterm victory.
The lawmakers said their committees will prioritize investigations into actions and ties they deem relevant to public accountability, with a focus on both administration appointments and corporate practices. They did not give a detailed timetable beyond the transfer of control in January.
Meanwhile, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries signaled that he and his colleagues would back the impeachment of the secretary for war, Pit Hegset, adding another potential front for Democratic scrutiny in the months ahead.
Democratic officials said the investigations would begin after they assume committee control next year and could span multiple policy areas. Republican reactions were not detailed during the television appearance.
Photo: press material from the event
