Apple faces congressional probes over ICE apps and Trump donation

Apple faces potential congressional investigations as Democrats prepare to take control of both chambers in January, focusing on its hosting of ICE tracking apps and donations to President Trump's ballroom project. Lawmakers are examining Apple's App Store role with ICE-related apps, following its removal of ICEBlock last year after DOJ pressure and a Dallas shooting. Senator Richard Blumenthal, set to chair the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, has requested records on Apple's $25 million ballroom pledge. Apple and Nvidia were among the largest donors to the project, with Apple yet to respond to requests for comment. Washington firms are advising executives on subpoena preparedness, including pitches to Elon Musk.