Following a monumental return to power in the midterm elections, Democratic congressional leaders are outlining an aggressive post-election agenda that includes committee investigations into Donald Trump’s allies and support for high-profile accountability measures.

House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries has thrown his backing behind the impeachment of Pete Hegseth, signaling that the newly empowered majority intends to utilize its legislative leverage. After nearly two years of criticizing the administration over costs, chaos, and corruption, Democrats are moving swiftly to turn campaign rhetoric into active congressional oversight.

The strategic shift gives the party potent new tools in Washington, as lawmakers prepare to launch rigorous probes and inquiries following Tuesday's electoral success.