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Democrats to Favor Subpoenas Over Affordability in House Bid

4/1/2026

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Tiana Lowe Doescher of the Washington Examiner predicts Democrats will prioritize subpoenas over affordability to regain House control.
She says Democrats will target corporations tied to the Trump administration, sidelining affordability concerns.
Doescher criticizes U.S. President Donald Trump’s handling of legal battles, suggesting he may preemptively pardon involved individuals.
Bob Cusack, Executive Editor at the Washington Examiner, says Republicans may bear blame for the Department of Homeland Security shutdown.

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Tiana Lowe Doescher of the Washington Examiner predicts Democrats will prioritize subpoenas over affordability to regain House control.
She says Democrats will target corporations tied to the Trump administration, sidelining affordability concerns.
Doescher criticizes U.S. President Donald Trump’s handling of legal battles, suggesting he may preemptively pardon involved individuals.
Bob Cusack, Executive Editor at the Washington Examiner, says Republicans may bear blame for the Department of Homeland Security shutdown.