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Democrats Outline Post-Midterm Agenda to Investigate Trump

By Drooid · Oct 18, 2026, 2:34 AM UTC · How we work

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Trump Contract Investigation

Democratic leaders announced a legislative and oversight agenda for a post-midterm Congress that will investigate President Donald Trump.
They say the probes will expose how Trump-linked contracts, policies and law-enforcement actions have harmed ordinary Americans and marginalized communities.
Rep. Christian Menefee (D-TX) said the plan will target Trump-ally contracts and Houston program cuts.
Rep. Greg Casar (D-TX) said oversight will probe Trump’s redistricting push and his $2.2 billion earnings.

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Trump Warns Democratic Destruction

U.S. President Donald Trump held a rally in Bullhead City, Arizona on October 15, 2026.
At the rally, Trump warned Arizona voters Democrats would destroy the country and urged a statewide Republican sweep.
He praised Republican gubernatorial nominee Rep. Andy Biggs as the top ticket choice during the speech.
Trump called Democratic Governor Katie Hobbs a low-IQ individual and questioned her competence on issues.

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Manchin warns impeachment backfire

Democratic leaders outlined a legislative and oversight agenda for a potential post-midterm Congress, including investigations of President Donald Trump.
Former Senator Joe Manchin warned that launching impeachment inquiries would backfire politically and aid Republicans in the 2028 election.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries said Democrats have not ruled out impeachment.
Rep. Steve Cohen introduced a 26-article impeachment resolution alleging misconduct across multiple policy areas.

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Trump Contract Investigation

Democratic leaders announced a legislative and oversight agenda for a post-midterm Congress that will investigate President Donald Trump.
They say the probes will expose how Trump-linked contracts, policies and law-enforcement actions have harmed ordinary Americans and marginalized communities.
Rep. Christian Menefee (D-TX) said the plan will target Trump-ally contracts and Houston program cuts.
Rep. Greg Casar (D-TX) said oversight will probe Trump’s redistricting push and his $2.2 billion earnings.

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