RFK Jr., Zeldin pressed by Democrats on possible roles in Trump pardons

What happened: Democratic lawmakers sent letters asking HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin to explain any role in Trump pardons, including those of Trevor Milton and Troy Lake. They asked for answers by Oct. Why it matters: Democrats lack power to compel answers in the minority, but winning the midterms would give them subpoena power for investigations into clemency lobbying. Kennedy and Zeldin allies deny impropriety.

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