Despite their victory, Democrats will face constraints as President Donald Trump retains veto power and Senate rules allow Republicans to block most legislation. (AFP pic)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 block his nominees.
Emboldened by victories deep in traditional Republican territory, the party is promising swift action on living costs and the war in Iran, while signaling that investigations of alleged abuses and corruption will be a major priority.
House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries, who is in line to become the first Black speaker when the new Congress takes office in January, vowed to go after what he described as "unprecedented corruption" in the government.
