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The U.S. Capitol, seat of Congress, in Washington, after the midterm elections, on Nov. 4, 2026. (Credit: Roberto Schmidt/AFP) Add as preferred on Google The Democrats have won majorities in both the Senate and the House of Representatives, the two chambers of Congress, in Tuesday's midterm elections. This marks a stinging setback for President Donald Trump, who admitted that his opponents had done "a good job." So, what can a Democrat-controlled Congress do during the remaining two years of his presidential term?Deciding on war or peace?The Trump administration and Israel launched the war in Iran on Feb. 28 without congressional authorization, even though only Congress has the power to authorize hostilities that do not respond to an imminent threat. Since then, lawmakers have debated the war's legality, as the law requires military action to end after 60 days without congressional approval. However, Trump argued that the requirement no longer applied once the 60-day... You have reached your article limit.Stay informed as events unfold across a region in flux.Subscribe for $0.5/month for the first 3 months. Subscribe now Log in This article is only available to L’Orient Today subscribers. Subscribe now Log in Create a free account to continue reading this article. You’ll also receive The Morning Brief, our must-read daily digest of Middle East news. Opt out anytime Email Address Password Email Address Password I would like to receive special offers from L'Orient Today as well as selections of the best articles. Register By creating an account, you agree to the terms and conditions of use and our privacy policy. Register Or register with: Facebook
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