House Judiciary Democrats hire investigators after winning House control

House Judiciary Committee Democrats began hiring investigators the day after their party won control of the House, flipping more than two dozen seats. The staff postings seek counsels for oversight and investigative work ahead of the new Congress in January. Rep. Jamie Raskin, expected to chair the panel, has signaled probes into alleged corruption involving Trump administration favors, including pardon sales and tariff exemptions. Democrats lack subpoena power now but would gain it under Raskin, potentially reviving unanswered inquiries into Jared Kushner. The committee may also handle impeachment articles, with some members backing proceedings against Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Democrats anticipate administration resistance, citing similar clashes after the 2018 midterm win.