Democrats Plan Investigations of Senior Trump Officials in New Congress

Senior Democratic lawmakers are preparing to expand investigations of Trump administration officials when the new Congress takes office in January, according to interviews published Thursday by Fox News Digital.

Lawmakers named Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, White House chief of staff Stephen Miller and border official Tom Homan among those who could face scrutiny. Possible steps include hearings, investigations and impeachment efforts.

Sen. Ruben Gallego said Democrats intended to pursue accountability but acknowledged that the details of any effort to remove officials remained to be determined. Rep. Ted Lieu said he planned to discuss possible investigations and hearings with Democratic leaders.

Some lawmakers raised allegations involving the administration's handling of China-related matters. Those are allegations and subjects of proposed investigations, not established findings of wrongdoing. Fox said the named officials did not respond to its requests for comment.

The plans do not mean impeachment proceedings have begun against each named official. The House can impeach a federal civil officer by a simple majority, while conviction and removal require a two-thirds vote in the Senate.

The incoming congressional majorities are expected to give Democrats more control over oversight hearings and subpoenas, but the scope and timing of individual investigations remain unsettled.