- Democrats on Tuesday flipped the House of Representatives in a major rebuke of Donald Trump's presidency.
- Now that they control the House, Democrats
- plan to launch an investigative blitz against the White House and Russian interests.
- They also plan to focus significant resources on examining the administration's healthcare and economic agenda.
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Democrats just flipped the House of Representatives — here's how they plan to make Trump’s life a living hell
Democrats have flipped the House of Representatives, and they plan to launch an investigative blitz against the White House and Russian interests.
But few Democrats want to actively talk about impeaching Trump, whether it's on Capitol Hill or on the campaign trail. For many, the issue is a nuisance and a distraction from more serious matters. Senior leadership has also repeatedly cautioned against impeachment, warning that it would only deepen partisan squabbling in Congress.
House Minority Whip Steny Hoyer outlined several other areas Democrats will prioritize, most of which involved the administration's economic and health care agendas.
The committees on the budget, ways and means, and financial services will likely probe Trump's handling of the US economy and budgetary process, while others would look into botched natural disaster responses.
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Among the highest priorities for Democrats is the Trump administration's dismantling of former President Barack Obama's signature policy, the Affordable Care Act.
An area that could be particularly stressful for Trump is the probing of his personal finances and benefits his properties and companies may or may not be receiving during his presidency.
"I think we'll try to focus on issues which undermine the American people," Hoyer added. "Also I think we want to focus on the integrity of the interests of the president in terms of what interests he has and is he pursuing policies that are in the public's interest or in the Trump investment interest."
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