Democratic Win in US Midterms Could Shape Trump's Agenda
Democrats have won control of both chambers of the US Congress in the midterm elections. Reports say this could limit President Trump's foreign policy, including on the Iran conflict and Ukraine. Trump still keeps power over diplomacy and military operations, but Congress can run investigations and review his decisions more closely.
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Context: Congress has two chambers, the House and the Senate, and controls laws and government spending. Russia's war in Ukraine and the conflict with Iran are long-running issues where the president has led but Congress can push back.
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