NEW CONGRESS, NEW FIGHT: WHAT COMES NEXT FOR TRUMP?
Democratic midterm gains set up clashes over spending, oversight and the administration’s agenda.
The midterm elections shifted control of Congress to Democrats, setting up a new balance of power in Washington while President Donald Trump remains in the White House.
Congress can influence spending, conduct investigations and shape legislation, but the president retains the power to veto bills. That makes negotiation — and political confrontation — likely parts of the next chapter.
For voters, the central test may be whether either party can make progress on everyday costs. The election created new leverage in Washington, not an instant solution to the country’s problems.
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