PoliticsUS midterms 2026: Why is Congress losing power under Trump?

Two years into Donald Trump’s presidency, Congress’s ability to check executive power is increasingly in question. The Senate has repeatedly failed to curb Trump’s military operations against Iran, prompting concerns about Washington’s constitutional balance. Critics say lawmakers are ceding authority to the White House as the 2026 midterms approach. Could the elections restore Congress’s ability to hold Trump accountable?

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