Democratic takeover of US Congress: What happens next
Donald Trump’s electoral thrashing could finally bring the US president to heel. But don’t bet on it.

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We’ve seen peak Trump, but the next two years will be a rocky ride (opens The Sydney Morning Herald in a new tab)
If a “blue wave” were to materialise in the elections, Trump would lose control of much of his domestic agenda. Expect him to double down.
Democratic takeover of US Congress: What happens next (opens Dawn in a new tab)
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…
US: What happens next as Dems take over (opens The Economic Times in a new tab)
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…
WATCH: What Trump’s next two years with a Democratic Congress could look like (opens ABC News in a new tab)
Chief Washington Correspondent Jon Karl and Chief Global Affairs Correspondent Martha Raddatz break down the major factors that shaped the election, including the war in Iran.
The final two years of Trump could be a rocky ride. Here’s how Australia will handle it (opens The Sydney Morning Herald in a new tab)
Donald Trump’s electoral thrashing could finally bring the US president to heel. But don’t bet on it.


