# Democrats Just Took the House and the Senate. Get Ready for a Whole Lot of Media Investigations.

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/democrats-just-took-the-house-and-the-senate-get-ready-for-a-whole-lot-of-media-investigations/
- Published: 2026-11-04T13:00:00+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-05T12:55:55+00:00
- Original publisher: The Hollywood Reporter
- Original article: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/politics-news/democrats-win-house-hearing-moguls-investigations-election-1236746295/
- Topics: Government, Politics

## Key points

- Democrats are expected to investigate media and technology deals.
- Hearings and subpoenas could compel executives to disclose details.
- Booker says he will examine mergers approved by the administration.

## Summary

The article argues that Democrats’ reported capture of both chambers of Congress would bring greater scrutiny of the Trump administration’s dealings with media and technology companies. Lawmakers could use hearings, subpoenas and demands for records to investigate suspected political favours around corporate deals, even if Congress cannot directly block them.

Companies and matters named include Skydance’s proposed Warner Bros. Discovery deal, the Fox-Roku deal, TikTok’s US sale and technology contracts involving Google, Meta, OpenAI and SpaceX. Senator Cory Booker has alleged political influence in the Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger process and says he intends to examine mergers approved by the administration. The article also points to scrutiny of FCC Chairman Brendan Carr’s actions involving Disney’s ABC licences and possible NBC licences.

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