‘Lawyer up’: Democrats take the House, and warn Trump’s family businesses are first in line for subpoenas | Fortune

Democrats won control of the House in the November 3 elections, setting up divided government and a new check on President Trump’s agenda. Party leaders immediately signaled that oversight will focus first on Trump’s family businesses, warning that subpoenas are likely and telling the administration to “lawyer up.” The shift gives Democrats committee gavels and the power to compel testimony and documents, a contrast with the Republican-led chamber. The outcome raises the prospect of investigations spanning Trump Organization finances and related dealings, which could slow legislative priorities and keep corporate governance in the spotlight. What to watch next: the incoming committee chairs’ first subpoena targets and how the White House and Trump’s businesses respond.