After taking control of Congress, Democrats vow major probes into Trump's 'tentacles of corruption'

Kim and Jalonick report that incoming Democratic congressional leaders plan investigations into alleged self-enrichment and administration conduct, with possible inquiries involving Trump family business, ICE, the Epstein investigation, DOGE, and government contracts. They also describe voter concerns about corruption and the challenge Democrats face in connecting oversight to household affordability.

The article records denials from the White House and Republicans, and includes Democrats warning that oversight must be careful and tied to public concerns rather than becoming a campaign of vengeance.