Democrats eye Big Tech after midterm wins

The Hill - Nov 4, 2026

Democrats are making commitments to make artificial intelligence regulation and the investigation of companies a key priority as they prepare to take control of the House and Senate after Tuesday night's election sweep. Shortly after news broke that Democrats secured a House majority, Democratic Rep. Greg Casar (Texas) said his party "must make it a...

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