Democrats Target Trump Administration’s Energy Policies And Business Deals

President Donald Trump’s energy-sector agreements are likely to face increased congressional scrutiny after Democrats take control of Congress in January. With committee leadership and subpoena powers, lawmakers plan to investigate deals involving Venezuelan oil, critical minerals and canceled renewable energy projects.

House Energy and Commerce Committee member Frank Pallone has promised an aggressive oversight agenda focused on alleged corruption. Democrats also intend to pursue a war powers resolution seeking an end to the Iran conflict, which has pushed up fuel prices. However, Trump could veto the measure.

Lawmakers are additionally expected to scrutinise nearly $8 billion in canceled energy projects and the administration’s efforts to halt offshore wind developments.

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Democrats are talking subpoenas. @pdoocy tells @seanhannity that voters are looking for lower prices. The Fox News correspondent questions why newly elected Democrats are already discussing investigations into President Trump instead of laying out plans to tackle affordability. “If you look at any exit poll, voters did not vote for candidates to toss out subpoenas like Mardi Gras beads. They voted for a cheaper king cake,” Doocy says. He points to Democrats’ promises of investigations and Trump’s stated willingness to pardon administration officials, questioning whether the party’s strategy will deliver meaningful results.

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