Democrats Retake Congress, Vow Probe of Trump Family and Allies

The Democratic Party, set to regain control of the U.S. Congress next year, has announced plans for a sweeping investigation into President Donald Trump's family and close associates, signaling a major confrontation with the White House. The investigations, led by the House Oversight and Judiciary Committees, will focus on alleged conflicts of interest, including the Trump family's cryptocurrency business, foreign transactions, and preferential government contracts. Democrats have warned Trump allies to "lawyer up" and plan to examine administration policies on immigration and the Iran war. The New York Times notes no evidence of legal violations has yet emerged, and legal challenges to subpoenas could delay the probes. The investigations will also target potential special treatment by government agencies and could include subpoenas for senior White House officials.