A Democratic-controlled Congress will likely try to constrain Trump’s foreign adventures
Summary
The article says Democrats are set to control both houses of Congress and may use budget negotiations and investigations to limit President Donald Trump’s Iran policy. It reports that Trump says the war raised gasoline prices but remains necessary, while Democrats weigh how far to push without triggering a government shutdown.Key Facts
- The article links Trump’s Iran war and tariffs to inflationary pressure and Republican losses in the election.
- Vice-President JD Vance said the Iran war was the reason Republicans lost.
- Trump acknowledged that the war had raised gasoline prices and said he believed it was necessary to prevent Iran from getting a nuclear weapon.
- Democrats are expected to control both houses of Congress but lack the votes to override a presidential veto.
- Congressional budget authority could give Democrats leverage over proposed funding for the Iran war.
- Government funding is due to expire during the December lame-duck session, creating an early negotiating opportunity.
- The article says Democrats may seek limits on war funding through a government funding bill or the 2027 National Defense Authorization Act.
- A former diplomat cited in the article warned that a government shutdown could create political risks for Democrats.
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