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Democrats weigh using the power of the purse to try to stop the US war in Iran

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Having taken control of Congress in the midterm elections, Democrats could try to pass legislation to end the war in Iran, but such a bill would face a presidential veto. Cutting off funding for the war is another option under the power of the purse. The Times of Israel argues that the Democratic sweep starts a countdown to ending the Iran war and strains US-Israel ties under Netanyahu, saying Trump and Vance now appear less motivated to fight anti-Israel activity, while the White House can still veto bills.

This continues an earlier story: Democrats set to take control of both houses of US Congress after midterms, with fast action planned on key issues

Later: Democratic sweep gives markets a reason to rethink the path of interest rates

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  1. Times of Israel

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    Reports that, having taken control of Congress in the midterms, Democrats could try passing legislation to end Trump's war in Iran, though it would face a presidential veto, and that cutting off funding is another option.

  2. Times of Israel

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    Reports that the Democratic sweep triggers a countdown to ending the Iran war and dooms US-Israel ties under Netanyahu, saying Congress's leverage comes from the power of the purse, which could end the war, while the White House can still veto bills.

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