Apple is reportedly on the radar of Democratic lawmakers who are preparing new investigations into large technology companies and their ties to the Trump administration, according to a report from 9to5Mac that draws on Reuters and The Washington Post.
Records request over the White House ballroom
9to5Mac, citing Reuters, says Senator Richard Blumenthal has called on Apple and other donors to the White House ballroom project to hand over records. The report adds that subpoenas could follow if Democrats take control of Congress in January, when Blumenthal is expected to chair the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations. Apple and Nvidia are said to have each pledged $25 million to the project, which makes them two of its largest donors. No deadline for the records request was given in the article.
App Store and ICE-related apps
The Washington Post reportedly wrote that lawmakers are preparing to look into Apple over its handling of tracking apps tied to Immigration and Customs Enforcement. 9to5Mac notes that the wording is confusing. The earlier controversy centered on Apple removing apps that let users track ICE agents, such as ICEBlock, from the App Store after pressure from the Justice Department. Lawmakers have previously asked whether the administration was involved in those removals and whether they affected protected speech, the site says.
What Apple has said
According to the report, Apple did not immediately respond to requests for comment from Reuters or The Washington Post, and no later statement from the company has been reported. The probes are so far only plans described by the press. No formal investigation of Apple has been announced, and any subpoenas would depend on a change in congressional control.
The report is the latest sign that Apple's dealings in Washington could draw more scrutiny in 2027, alongside the antitrust case brought by the Department of Justice. Cupertino News will follow any official response from Apple or from lawmakers.
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