Democrats target Trump, Musk, and tech giants in new congressional probes

Democrats are preparing congressional investigations targeting President Donald Trump, Elon Musk, and major tech companies, including a probe into Trump's use of Musk's AI chatbot Grok to plan the military operation that captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. Apple faces scrutiny over hosting ICE tracking apps, while Meta is examined for requiring local governments to sign nondisclosure agreements on data center development. Law firms are competing to represent Musk, anticipating a barrage of subpoenas, and a Groundwork Collaborative memo identifies tech, private-prison, and natural gas firms as high-value targets. Legal experts warn companies will face highly publicized oversight, with corporations likely responding to letters that the Trump administration may ignore. Incoming House Oversight Committee Chairman Robert Garcia advised companies to "lawyer up," and attorney Robert Kelner said clients are already hiring counsel, declaring "winter has arrived."