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What can Democrats do in Congress under President Trump?

Al Jazeera Thursday 05 November 2026, 13:43 UTC 1 min read
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What can Democrats do in Congress under President Trump? NewsFeed What can Democrats do in Congress under President Trump? The Democratic party had a major win in the US midterm elections.

What can Democrats do in Congress under President Trump? NewsFeed What can Democrats do in Congress under President Trump? The Democratic party had a major win in the US midterm elections. But what can they actually change when it comes to Donald Trump’s decisions, policies and presidency? Al Jazeera’s Farah Samir explains. Published On 5 Nov 2026
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