By winning the midterm elections, the Democrats took the majority of both houses of the US Congress from the Republicans and changed the balance of power in Washington. This victory, achieved after voter dissatisfaction with Donald Trump's policies, will face new challenges in the last two years of his presidency. Democrats can now, through Congress, block the implementation of some White House programs and increase oversight of the Trump administration's domestic and foreign policies. They can also delay or stop the Senate from confirming the appointment of senior government officials and federal judges. However, the change in the majority of Congress does not mean an immediate change in American policy. Trump still has broad powers and can push through some of his plans by issuing executive orders and using vetoes. Read this article on the Afghanistan International website.

By winning the midterm elections, the Democrats took the majority of both houses of the US Congress from the Republicans and changed the balance of power in Washington. This victory, achieved after voter dissatisfaction with Donald Trump's policies, will face new challenges in the last two years of his presidency. Democrats can now, through Congress, block the implementation of some White House programs and increase oversight of the Trump administration's domestic and foreign policies. They can also delay or stop the Senate from confirming the appointment of senior government officials and federal judges. However, the change in the majority of Congress does not mean an immediate change in American policy. Trump still has broad powers and can push through some of his plans by issuing executive orders and using vetoes. Read this article on the Afghanistan International website.