House Democrats prepare oversight investigations for potential control of the chamber

…ability to investigate, subpoena and potentially course-correct what the Democrats say are widespread corruption and abuses of power. Impeachment of the Republican president and Cabinet officials is not off the table. " There is a cost to the American people of the out-of-control corruption, " said Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries of New York, who is in line to become House speaker if Democrats win control at the Capitol. Also read: Suicide bombing at police checkpoint in northwestern Pakistan kills at…

…Huffman said that if Democrats take charge, he plans to call witnesses, put them under oath and follow the evidence where it leads. "When people ask what will we do," he said he responds, "My answer is simple. We'll use those tools. We'll act like the Congress. " The undertaking is a robust as it is daunting, spanning several House committees. With majority power comes bigger budgets and staff, and the ability to investigate, subpoena and potentially course-correct what the…