What happened
Democrats won majorities in both the House and Senate in Tuesday's US midterms. When they take over committee gavels in January, they are preparing to ramp up scrutiny of the tech industry.
What's on the agenda
- Tech CEO hearings
- Tougher guardrails for AI and data centers
- Investigations into Elon Musk's DOGE cuts
The top Democrat on the House Oversight Committee posted "LAWYER UP" on X, aimed at both the Trump administration and "corporate corruption." Senate Finance Ranking Member Ron Wyden posted simply: "Subpoenas."
What it means for tech
Committee gavels give Congress the power to open investigations and demand documents, meaning tech executives could be called to testify and internal communications requested. Full details are at The Verge.
