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Democrats take control of Congress, but Trump keeps veto power over their legislation

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What Democrats can and can't do with their new power after taking Congress
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Summary

Democrats have taken control of Congress and can now vote legislation through. President Trump still holds veto power, so he can block any bill the new majority passes.

This continues an earlier story: Democrats are favoured to win both chambers of Congress in the midterms, but analysts urge caution over the polls

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

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  1. BBC

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    BBC reports that Democrats can now pass legislation through Congress after taking control of it, but Trump still has veto power.

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