Democrats take control of Congress, but Trump can veto bills they pass

Summary

Democrats now control Congress and could challenge President Donald Trump's policies and investigate his administration. Trump, however, holds veto power and can block any legislation the Democratic majority passes. Al Jazeera reports that analysts see three ways Trump can shape legislation: vetoing bills, enforcing executive orders, or making deals with Democrats.

Timeline

1. Hindustan Times

   6 Nov 2026, 12:40 UTCSource ↗

   Hindustan Times reports that a Democratic-controlled Congress could challenge Donald Trump's policies and investigate his administration, but Trump can veto legislation to block bills passed by Democrats.

2. Al Jazeera

   6 Nov 2026, 13:58 UTCSource ↗

   Al Jazeera reports that, according to analysts, Trump has three options to affect legislation: veto it, enforce executive orders, or make deals with Democrats.