Democrats on the House Oversight Committee are preparing to launch wide-ranging investigations into the Trump administration if they regain control of the House in next month’s elections, marking a shift from their previous limited oversight role. With a potential Democratic majority, the committee—led by incoming chair Rep. Robert Garcia—is reportedly compiling a list of high-profile inquiries targeting the president and his team. The move signals a renewed effort to scrutinize executive branch actions, though specifics of the planned probes remain under wraps. The upcoming elections could determine whether these investigations proceed, given the committee’s expanded authority under Democratic leadership.
After two years operating from the sidelines, Democrats on the House Oversight Committee are planning ambitious investigations into President Trump and his administration if the lower chamber changes hands in next month’s elections. Rep. Robert Garcia (D-Calif.), who’s in line to chair the powerful committee if Democrats win the gavels, is readying a host of...