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How will midterm poll loss affect Trump's powers?

short by Bhawana Chaudhary / on Wednesday, 4 November, 2026
US President Donald Trump will complete his remaining two-year 'lame-duck presidency' with reduced powers after midterm poll loss. As Democrats secure control of both Congress chambers, they'd have greater powers to scrutinise his administration, launch congressional investigations and block key legislative proposals and presidential nominations. However, Trump has threatened to use veto power.
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