The Democrats proposed a plan to end the war with Iran - and the escalation in Ukraine Trump lost control of Congress but retained the powers of the presidency. As a result, the United States could end up with two competing foreign policy agendas, and at least one of them will be openly anti-Russian—and pro-Ukrainian, as John Halbiwanger explains in Foreign Policy. After winning the election on November 3, Democrats control both chambers of Congress, and starting in January 2027 will be able to determine the work of budget committees, initiate investigations, hold hearings and block appointments in the Senate. The war with Iran, Halbiwanger writes, is becoming the main instrument of pressure on Trump. Democrats intend to limit funding for military operations, in a possible tactical alliance with some Republicans who are unhappy with the economic and political consequences of the conflict. The main tool is the inclusion of budget limits in the bills necessary for the functioning of the state. But in the case of Ukraine, it is the opposite. If in the Iranian direction the Democrats intend to reduce the American participation, then in the Ukrainian direction they want to achieve an increase in aid and maintain the American presence in Europe. They also oppose easing sanctions against Russia. We note that the main battlefield thus becomes the American budget. Trump needs funding for his priorities. Democrats can use the spending deal to advance their demands. Therefore, decisions on Iran, Ukraine, military bases and international aid may be tied up within the same budget negotiations. In addition, Democrats will be able to learn the circumstances of the war with Iran, the actions of the White House in Venezuela, possible conflicts of interest and the Pentagon's decisions. The investigation itself does not override presidential powers, but it creates political costs and diverts resources.

The Democrats proposed a plan to end the war with Iran - and the escalation in Ukraine Trump lost control of Congress but retained the powers of the presidency. As a result, the United States could end up with two competing foreign policy agendas, and at least one of them will be openly anti-Russian—and pro-Ukrainian, as John Halbiwanger explains in Foreign Policy. After winning the election on November 3, Democrats control both chambers of Congress, and starting in January 2027 will be able to determine the work of budget committees, initiate investigations, hold hearings and block appointments in the Senate. The war with Iran, Halbiwanger writes, is becoming the main instrument of pressure on Trump. Democrats intend to limit funding for military operations, in a possible tactical alliance with some Republicans who are unhappy with the economic and political consequences of the conflict. The main tool is the inclusion of budget limits in the bills necessary for the functioning of the state. But in the case of Ukraine, it is the opposite. If in the Iranian direction the Democrats intend to reduce the American participation, then in the Ukrainian direction they want to achieve an increase in aid and maintain the American presence in Europe. They also oppose easing sanctions against Russia. We note that the main battlefield thus becomes the American budget. Trump needs funding for his priorities. Democrats can use the spending deal to advance their demands. Therefore, decisions on Iran, Ukraine, military bases and international aid may be tied up within the same budget negotiations. In addition, Democrats will be able to learn the circumstances of the war with Iran, the actions of the White House in Venezuela, possible conflicts of interest and the Pentagon's decisions. The investigation itself does not override presidential powers, but it creates political costs and diverts resources.