Elon Musk’s DOGE operation began cutting federal agencies and dismissing government employees in early 2025. Stephen Miller helped direct Trump’s immigration crackdown, which later drew scrutiny after federal agents fatally shot 2 people in Minnesota. Trump promoted Miller to White House chief of staff on Friday, November 6, following the Republican midterm defeat. Today, incoming Democratic committee leaders announced plans to investigate both men when Democrats take control of Congress in January. Representative Robert Garcia wants to examine Musk’s role in federal workforce cuts and Miller’s influence over immigration policy. Senator Elizabeth Warren is preparing investigations of companies accused of cheating consumers or investors. House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries also said Democrats would support an impeachment effort against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over his handling of the Iran war. Attorney General Todd Blanche warned that the administration is prepared to fight congressional investigations.
NEW: President Trump orders the Justice Department to investigate Democrats over alleged threats against officials in his administration.
The announcement comes after Democrats retook control of the House and Senate in the midterm elections, winning strong majorities in both… pic.twitter.com/JtnF6rbHNk
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