US Midterms: Democrats gain Congress, Trump retains foreign policy sway

Democrats won control of Congress in the 2026 midterms, enabling them to block legislation and launch investigations, but President Trump retains broad foreign policy discretion. The split government raises prospects of legislative gridlock and intensified oversight, while executive authority in international affairs remains largely unchecked.

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