PoliticsDemocrats won Congress. But can they deliver on their promises?
Democrats won control of both chambers in the midterm elections, campaigning on lower living costs, ending the Iran war, holding Trump accountable and resisting his immigration crackdown. Their majorities begin in January, and legislation faces Senate filibusters and Trump’s veto. Democrats can use committee investigations and confirmation powers to apply pressure, and may seek to restore health insurance subsidies and reverse Medicaid cuts; rolling back tariffs could prove harder.
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Democrats won Congress. But can they deliver on their promises?
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