By — Seung Min Kim, Associated Press Seung Min Kim, Associated Press By — Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/after-taking-control-of-congress-democrats-vow-major-probes-into-trumps-tentacles-of-corruption Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter After taking control of Congress, Democrats vow major probes into Trump's 'tentacles of corruption' Politics Nov 5, 2026 6:00 PM EST WASHINGTON (AP) — Corruption topped the list of concerns for voters who ousted Republicans and handed Democrats control of Congress in the midterm elections. Now, the newly empowered Democratic Party is putting the issue front and center as its leaders chart their course for investigations and policymaking. Senior Democrats in both chambers of Congress have vowed to marshal the subpoena powers and larger investigative staffs that come with their soon-to-be majorities to probe what they say is the self-enrichment that President Donald Trump and people in his orbit have done at the public's expense. The Republican president and his White House have long denied any wrongdoing. WATCH: Tracking the Trump family's business deals and profits in…
After taking control of Congress, Democrats vow major probes into Trump's 'tentacles of corruption'
In short
Congressional lawmakers are establishing an extensive oversight agenda that examines how the president and his family accrued wealth after returning to office. House committees will investigate federal mineral deals, real estate construction, and Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations alongside the government's Jeffrey Epstein inquiry. Senate leaders are initiating matching inquiries into domestic real estate, cryptocurrency initiatives, and related financial networks. The White House and the president continue to deny all accusations of impropriety.
Key points
- Democrats intend to use their newly won majorities and subpoena powers to conduct sweepin…: Democrats intend to use their newly won majorities and subpoena powers to conduct sweeping probes into Trump administration ethics.
- Parallel oversight across the House and Senate will closely examine financial ties, regul…: Parallel oversight across the House and Senate will closely examine financial ties, regulatory decisions, and controversial federal enforcement practices.
- Banking sector ties to Jeffrey Epstein will face formal renewed scrutiny from incoming Se…: Banking sector ties to Jeffrey Epstein will face formal renewed scrutiny from incoming Senate Finance Committee chairman Ron Wyden.