Democrats push for DOGE probe after midterm wins, but Pritzker balks at targeting Musk

Democrats are calling for an investigation into Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) following their midterm election victories, with Rep. Jamie Raskin saying he is "pretty certain" at least one committee will probe the cost-cutting effort, which he called a catastrophe. Raskin cited concerns that DOGE compromised Americans' private information and was "premised on a lie." Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker agreed DOGE warrants inspection, calling it "pretty awful," but drew a line at focusing the investigation on Musk personally, saying, "I don't know about focusing on one person." DOGE, launched in Trump's second term, oversaw federal workforce downsizing of about 250,000 employees in 2025. Democrats are also considering probes into Musk's government contracts and his role in cutting Ukrainian military internet access, alongside broader investigations into Trump's administration.