Axios reports: The new Democratic congressional majority is vowing a slew of investigations into Elon Musk's business empire — potentially putting the military's vast portfolio of contracts with SpaceX under the microscope. Attempts to hold Musk accountable will run up against a basic reality that for critical military and space missions, the government has no replacement for SpaceX — and likely won't for years.

With sweeping victories for Democrats across the country, even in once-reliable red states, Republicans who had fled liberal strongholds are now weighing their options.