Democrats plan probes of Musk and Miller

Incoming Democratic congressional leaders plan aggressive investigations targeting Elon Musk, Stephen Miller, and corporate America. Lawmakers also indicated support for impeaching Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.

US President Donald Trump, with White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller, speaks during an event to sign executive orders related to birthright citizenship and the polysilicon industry, in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, DC, US, August 6, 2026. REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein/File Photo

Democrats will target tech billionaire Elon Musk, White House Chief of Staff Stephen Miller, and corporate America with congressional probes starting in January after sweeping the midterm elections. Senior lawmakers outlined the planned oversight on Sunday as the party prepares to take control of Congress in the United States. The aggressive investigative push follows a historic electoral rebuke of the ruling administration. Investors face heightened regulatory scrutiny and potential legislative battles across multiple sectors.