US Democrats eye probes into Trump-linked firms over impeachment if they regain House control: Report

Democrats plan to use hearings, subpoenas and document requests to investigate Trump-linked businesses, contracts and financial dealings. US House Democrats are reportedly preparing a broad investigative strategy targeting companies, contractors and financial firms linked to President Donald Trump and his administration if they regain control of the House of Representatives in November.Rather than making impeachment their first move, Democrats plan to use congressional investigations, hearings, subpoenas and document requests to examine the administration's decisions and whether Trump used his office to benefit himself, his allies or donors, as reported by Reuters citing sources.What Democrats have plannedDemocrats are expected to focus on companies and financial entities that have contracts with or regulatory dealings involving the Trump administration. The discussions have included Apple, Alphabet, Palantir, Blackstone, BlackRock and companies owned by Elon Musk, including Tesla.No final target list has been prepared and no formal investigations have begun.Democrats are also expected to examine Department of Homeland Security contracts, financing for Trump's planned White House b...