Cyber policy may not lurch in a dramatically new direction if Democrats capture the House, Senate or both in November. But the new majority is sure to scrutinize Trump administration efforts and could pursue structural changes such as creating a high-level cybersecurity position within the White House, according to Democratic lawmakers and policy veterans.

“If the Democrats take the House, you’re looking at virtually zero policy work getting done. Every committee will be geared toward investigating Trump and advancing his impeachment,” predicted one congressional Republican aide, reflecting a view that seems prevalent on the GOP side of the aisle. “The Democrats’ base will absolutely rebel if the party takes any other course of action.”