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Democrats won Congress in a blue wave. Now comes the hard part.

Democrats won Congress in a blue wave. Now comes the hard part.
BBC News Wednesday 04 November 2026, 18:01 UTC 1 min read
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Democrats can vote legislation through. But Trump still has veto power.

Democrats can vote legislation through. But Trump still has veto power.
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