Axios

President Trump is turning the federal government into an investor in dozens of private companies, and some Democrats are considering following his lead as their party emerges emboldened from the midterm elections.

Why it matters: Democrats are gaining new power to scrutinize Trump's corporate investments, even as his approach gains traction within their own party.

Newly elected Democrats from ruby red states are leading a charge to take on corporate health care and some business practices that they say drive up health care costs.

Why it matters: Democrats may not be anywhere close to agreement on Medicare for All, but they're relatively united around confronting Big Health Care after campaigning hard on the populist theme.

New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is shaking up her team for the second time in the past few months as she prepares to make the biggest decision of her political life.

Why it matters: The overhaul comes as the democratic socialist leader is debating whether to run for president in 2028 — or Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer's seat, which is up the same year.