How Democrats plan to investigate the Trump administration after their midterm wins
Topics: 2026 Midterm Elections
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- NPR reports: “With their new majorities, Democrats will have at their disposal the full investigatory powers of the Congress, which include the ability to subpoena records and compel individuals to testify.”
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