Key Facts

• The article identifies three possible Democratic priorities: oversight and constraints on Trump, promoting a policy agenda, and pursuing areas where bipartisan cooperation may be possible.
• Possible areas of oversight include Trump administration nominations, immigration detention practices and alleged financial wrongdoing by Trump and his allies.
• The article says many Democratic bills could face a presidential veto or be narrowed by party leaders.
• It identifies artificial intelligence regulation as one possible area for cooperation with the White House.
• Congress can use war-powers legislation, resolutions and committee subpoenas to pursue foreign-policy oversight, though the article says the White House may resist or ignore such efforts.
• The article says stand-alone bills on issues such as arms transfers to Israel could shape debate and put lawmakers on record, even if Trump blocks them.
• The article says control over government funding could become a major point of debate if Congress fails to pass an annual funding bill by the end of 2026.
• The article notes that Israel receives an annual $3.3 billion allocation and says Democrats could reconsider funding rules, including restrictions involving the UN agency for Palestinian refugees.