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Democratic takeover of US Congress: What happens next
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WASHINGTON - Democrats are preparing a legislative offensive against US President Donald Trump after their sweeping midterm victory handed them control of both chambers of Congress and the power to challenge his policies, investigate his administration and block his nominees.
Key facts
- WASHINGTON - Democrats are preparing a legislative offensive against US President Donald Trump after their sweeping midterm victory handed them control of both chambers of Congress and the power to challenge his policies, investigate his
- Emboldened by victories deep in traditional Republican territory, the party is promising swift action on living costs and the war in Iran, while signalling that investigations of alleged abuses and corruption will be a major priority.
- His priorities include restoring expired Affordable Care Act health insurance subsidies, reversing nearly $1 trillion in Medicaid cuts enacted under Trump, rolling back tariffs and pressing for an end to the conflict, which has sent fuel
- Jeffries has promised an ambitious legislative push in the House’s first 100 hours, focused on affordability — the issue that dominated an election shaped by tariffs, high prices and the Iran war.
Summary
Emboldened by victories deep in traditional Republican territory, the party is promising swift action on living costs and the war in Iran, while signalling that investigations of alleged abuses and corruption will be a major priority.
House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries, who is in line to become the first Black speaker when the new Congress takes office in January, vowed to go after what he described as “unprecedented corruption” in the government.