Democrats plan to use control of Congress to challenge Trump's foreign policy on Iran Ukraine Israel and defense spending.
Five ways US foreign policy may change with a Democratic Congress
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Democrats, having won both US congressional chambers in Tuesday's midterms, plan to assert oversight over President Trump's foreign policy. Key priorities include seeking congressional authorization for the Iran conflict and potentially approving new aid for Ukraine.
- Democrats secured control of the Senate and House in Tuesday's midterm elections.
- Lawmakers aim to pressure Trump to obtain congressional authorization for the Iran war.
- Democrats intend to prioritize new aid for Ukraine, potentially overcoming a presidential veto.
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