[The U.S. Democratic Party may launch a new round of investigations into Elon Musk, involving government fund usage, potential conflicts of interest, and more] BlockBeats News, October 21, according to POLITICO, U.S. Congressional Democrats are planning a potential new round of oversight investigations, with Elon Musk and his affiliated companies as key targets. If Democrats regain control of the House of Representatives after the November midterm elections, SpaceX's government contracts, Tesla's federal subsidies, and Musk's actions during his leadership of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) could all come under congressional scrutiny. The report states that multiple senior Democratic lawmakers and congressional staff are discussing potential investigative actions that various committees could take, including issues related to government fund usage, potential conflicts of interest, access to sensitive data, and SpaceX's provision of military satellite communication services to Ukraine. Sara Guerrero, spokesperson for Robert Garcia, the Democratic ranking member of the House Oversight Committee, stated that Democrats have numerous questions regarding Musk's activities during his tenure at DOGE and plan to investigate these matters. Musk's spokesperson has not responded to POLITICO's multiple requests for comment. Currently, the investigations remain primarily in the planning and discussion stages, and whether they will proceed formally depends on the balance of power in Congress after the midterm elections. [Original link]