Democrats eye a new tool to hold Trump accountable if they win the House

Key Points:

• With two months until the midterm elections, Democrats are preparing extensive investigations into the Trump administration, targeting issues such as the Iran war, the White House ballroom project, family business dealings, and handling of Jeffrey Epstein files, contingent on winning the House majority.
• Democrats plan to leverage new legal tools available as the majority, including suing the administration to compel testimony and documents, while also cultivating whistleblower relationships and preparing for high-stakes court battles.
• While impeachment of Trump is not a priority for most Democratic leaders due to slim chances of Senate conviction, some members support making the case for impeachment alongside broader accountability efforts.
• The party aims to balance aggressive oversight with advancing an economic affordability agenda to address public concerns and avoid appearing solely focused on investigations.
• Democrats intend to conduct multiple overlapping investigations across various committees simultaneously, emphasizing coordination to ensure effective and visible accountability if they regain control of the House.