CBS Mornings reported that California Sen. Adam Schiff wants Democrats to prioritize anti-corruption work after the midterms, as control of both chambers would give the party new investigative authority in Congress.
The Associated Press reported that Democrats had secured control of the House and Senate, while noting some races remained uncalled. CBS News separately projected Democrats would take control of both chambers next year. It said the House majority would gain subpoena and investigative powers.
The Associated Press compared the Democratic gains with the party’s 2006 House victory and Republican gains associated with the Tea Party during the Obama era. Its account noted that some contests were still uncalled, and the Federal Election Commission says states certify election results.
The CBS Mornings video page says Schiff made the remark in a Nov. 4 interview with Kris Van Cleave. It lists the interview as two minutes long and summarizes his proposed top priority as “tackling corruption.”
Schiff had linked corruption oversight to affordability before the election. In an Oct. 25 statement, his Senate office said he supported an agenda focused on living costs and oversight. The office said Schiff alleged that the administration was looking out for itself and making money for the president and his family. He argued that administration-approved mergers could raise consumer costs when they reduce competition. “The cost of that corruption is higher prices for the American people,” Schiff said in a transcript quoted in the statement.
The FEC lists Nov. 3 as the federal general election date and says it compiles official results from state reports. In California, county officials must complete final results by Dec. 3, with state certification scheduled for Dec. 11, the California Secretary of State says.
