Democrats eye Musk, Miller probes after midterm rout
House Democrats say probes will examine Elon Musk’s role in federal worker firings and Stephen Miller’s role in immigration enforcement.
- On Sunday, Democrats announced plans to probe tech megabillionaire Elon Musk and White House chief of staff Stephen Miller when they take control of Congress in January, intending to use investigative committees and subpoenas.
- California Representative Robert Garcia, who will chair the House Oversight Committee next year, said investigations will focus on Musk's involvement in the Department of Government Efficiency's firing of federal workers and Miller's hardline immigration crackdown.
- A Reuters and Ipsos poll in October found only 37 per cent approved of President Donald Trump's immigration handling, down from 50 per cent when he took office; operations in Minnesota saw federal agents fatally shoot two people.
- Attorney General Todd Blanche signaled on Sunday the Trump administration is prepared to battle congressional oversight, calling Democratic threats "not something we can tolerate in this country." Blanche said the administration will defend its officials.
- Incoming House Speaker Hakeem Jeffries said Democrats would support impeaching Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, citing his oversight of the unpopular Iran war launched by Trump in February. Representative Thomas Massie said he will reintroduce impeachment articles soon.
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Democrats plan probes of Musk, Miller, corporate America after midterm rout
Investigations will focus on Elon Musk’s involvement in the Department of Government Efficiency's firing of federal workers in 2025, and Stephen Miller’s role in US President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown
Elon Musk, the tech billionaire, Stephen Miller, the newly appointed White House chief of staff, as well as several major American companies, are expected to be the target of congressional investigations when Democrats take control of it in January. This was announced on Sunday by several senior Democratic lawmakers, who warned of strict oversight of President Donald Trump's administration and other powerful economic actors, following their part…
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After their election victory, DEMOCRATS are announcing harsh congressional investigations against Elon Musk, Stephen Miller and large companies for controversial policies.
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