House Republicans launch an investigation into five major labor unions, seeking financial records and documentation related to political activity and member-related expenditures, according to reporting from Fox News and Yahoo News. The unions named are the United Auto Workers (UAW), United Steelworkers, SMART-TD, Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET), and BMWED. GOP lawmakers are requesting records that would show how union funds are used, including any spending they characterize as political and any costs described as perks or benefits. The probe comes amid criticism from Republicans that certain unions support Democratic candidates and policies, while lawmakers argue that union membership includes workers who may not align with those political outcomes. The investigation is framed by the House GOP as a request for transparency and compliance with applicable rules regarding political spending and union finances. The reported coverage does not indicate the outcome of the investigation or whether the unions are alleged to have violated specific laws, only that lawmakers are pursuing documents and information as part of the review.