US midterms: after two years of unchecked Trump we’ll now see if Congress can reassert its democratic role

Source: The Conversation · 04 de novembro de 2026 às 22:50 · 6 h ago

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After two years of almost unbridled executive power under the Trump administration, the Democrats now control both houses of Congress.

The report was published on 04 de novembro de 2026 às 22:50 by The Conversation and is part of the World news coverage.

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