AXIOS November 6, 2026
Talk of subpoenas and warnings to “lawyer up” hint at the extent of the health care investigations and oversight hearings that Democrats are expected to launch once they take control of Congress.
Why it matters: Democrats have been building a paper trail for months to probe instances of political interference in vaccine policies, whether Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. benefited financially from vaccine litigation and more.
What we’re hearing: The House Oversight, Energy and Commerce and Ways and Means committees will be focal points of early activity, along with the Senate health and Finance committees.
Zoom in: The power shift in Congress gives Democrats the ability to subpoena witnesses, demand records and hold officials and individuals in contempt if...