Democrats prepare investigative agenda targeting Wall Street, crypto, and trade policy if they win 2026 midterm elections
With midterm elections less than a month away, Democratic lawmakers and aides are preparing oversight agendas targeting Trump administration financial deregulation, crypto ties, and trade deal corruption if they win one or both chambers of Congress. A Democratic majority would grant subpoena power and the ability to call agency heads and executives to testify. Polls suggest Democrats are favored to win the House and have an edge in the Senate.
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- Globe and Mail+5.2 h
- Bloomberg+6.8 h
No left-right split here
Coverage clusters in the center and international press. Here is each take as it stands.
“Democratic wins in U.S. midterms could bring scrutiny for Wall Street, crypto firms”
“Democrats say Trump's trade deals were corrupt. They're gearing up to investigate.”
“Democratic midterm wins could bring scrutiny for Wall Street, crypto firms”
“Democrats Have Post-Elections Investigative Agenda Ready”