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House Dems plan oversight of Trump administration; impeachment an option

Democrats are considering broad investigations of Trump, his family, and his administration.

House Dems plan oversight of Trump administration; impeachment an option
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House Democrats say they would pursue broad investigations of the Trump administration if they win control of the House in November, with impeachment among the options. Party leaders describe oversight priorities spanning alleged corruption, immigration enforcement, foreign policy and federal operations.

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House Democratic leader outlining the party's prospective oversight and impeachment approach.

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Top Democrat on the House Foreign Affairs Committee describing planned investigations.

Pete Hegseth
R · Secretary of Defense

Defense secretary facing articles of impeachment filed by Thomas Massie.

Thomas Massie
R · KY-4

Republican representative who filed articles of impeachment against Pete Hegseth.

Robert Garcia
D · CA-42

Top Democrat on the Oversight and Government Reform Committee describing planned investigations.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
R · Secretary of Health and Human Services

Health and Human Services secretary whose department Garcia says may be scrutinized.

Jared Huffman
D · CA-2

Ranking Democrat on the Natural Resources Committee outlining prospective investigations.

Jamie Raskin
D · MD-8

Democratic lawmaker expected to chair the Judiciary Committee and describing oversight priorities.

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House Democrats Prepare Oversight Agenda if They Win Chamber Control

House Democrats say they would pursue broad investigations of the Trump administration if they win control of the House, with impeachment among the possible tools. Left-leaning outlets focus on Democrats’ prospective investigations and possible impeachment if they win the House. Center outlets take the same basic approach, with some headlines giving greater prominence to Democrats’ sharper rhetoric.

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