After the recent mid‑term elections, voters who ousted Republicans handed the U.S. Congress to the Democratic Party, which is now placing corruption at the forefront of its agenda.
In a survey of voters, corruption was the top concern that drove the shift in the House and Senate. The new Democratic majority has responded by pledging to launch significant investigations into the alleged “tentacles of corruption” surrounding former President Donald Trump.
Party leaders say the focus on corruption will shape both their investigative priorities and forthcoming policy proposals. They intend to use the new congressional control to pursue a series of probes aimed at uncovering any illicit ties or influence that may have affected the 2020 election and subsequent political actions.
While specific investigative plans have not yet been detailed, the Democratic leadership has made clear that the issue of corruption will remain a central theme as they move forward with their legislative agenda.
<small>Source: PBS NewsHour — read the original story there.</small>
