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After taking control of Congress, Democrats vow major probes into Trump's 'tentacles of corruption'

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Published 5 Nov 2026, 11:57 GMT1 min read

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Corruption topped the list of concerns for voters who ousted Republicans and handed Democrats control of Congress in the midterm elections.

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