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Democrats plan investigations into Musk's influence after midterms

Lawmakers are expected to scrutinise Musk's role leading DOGE and his government contracts.

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At a glance

  • Democrats plan to investigate Musk's influence after midterm elections
  • Inquiries will examine his leadership of DOGE
  • Government contracts involving Musk are expected to be scrutinised

Democrats are likely to launch investigations into Elon Musk's influence following the midterm elections, according to reports. The inquiries are expected to focus on his leadership of DOGE and his government contracts.

The investigations are anticipated to take place in both Washington and Texas.

Why it matters

Musk's business interests intersect with government through contracts and policy roles, making oversight a matter of legislative interest.

Original reporting

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