House Democrats prepare potential corruption probes, with Musk a primary target if they win control of the chamber next month

House Democrats are laying the groundwork to investigate potential corruption surrounding President Donald Trump’s administration, with Elon Musk emerging as a primary target if Democrats gain control of the chamber in next month’s elections. Potential committee chairs and rank-and-file lawmakers have identified several areas involving Musk that they say warrant congressional scrutiny.

Those areas include Musk’s brief tenure leading the Department of Government Efficiency and multibillion-dollar federal contracts awarded to his companies. Lawmakers are also examining his possible role in restricting crucial Starlink internet access for the Ukrainian military as the White House pushes President Volodymyr Zelenskyy toward a peace deal with Russia.